Mental Health - The Patriot Talon

True Athletic Strength Is Knowing When to Ask for Help

August 19, 2025 The Patriot Talon

By EMILY CLARK/Contributor College athletes often are celebrated for their strength, discipline and drive. But behind the game-day smiles, many quietly battle pressures that can break even the toughest competitors. The hidden struggles of burnout, [Read More…]

UT Tyler’s Mental Health Resources Are Available For Stressed Students In Need

January 20, 2025 The Patriot Talon

By KIRA HINTON/Contributor Midterms, projects, assignments, studying, finals, work, family, sports, eating and sleeping. Repeat. These are plans on students’ minds every day. “The workload is a lot to juggle between staying organized and prioritizing [Read More…]

Feeling the Stress of Getting Through College

November 23, 2024 The Patriot Talon

By MATTHEW WONG/Contributor Many UT Tyler students say they are stressed out, which confirms findings of researchers that stress is common among college students. “Stress has made it hard to concentrate on homework assignments and [Read More…]

Students Are Tangled in Web of Social Media

November 21, 2024 The Patriot Talon

By NATALIE HERNANDEZ/Contributor Social media has become a significant part of daily life for many people. TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat capture the attention of millions. Kira Hinton, 19-year-old communication student, finds herself constantly drawn to [Read More…]

Mental Health Walk: Collectively Fighting the Stigma

October 17, 2024 The Patriot Talon

By MEGAN FOLK/Contributor On Oct. 9, the University Center patio was alive with activity. Representatives of the Wellness Center, Counseling Center, Student Advocacy and Success, Frios and other organizations gathered for the Mental Health Awareness [Read More…]

September is Suicide Prevention Month: What to Know, How to Help

September 23, 2024 Orion Baker

By ORION BAKER/Staff Writer Suicide Prevention Month in September brings awareness to those who deal with suicidal thoughts and the help that is available to them. “It’s all about instilling hope in others,” Dr. Terry [Read More…]

Don’t Miss Out: UT Tyler’s Rage Room Coming Soon

March 7, 2024 David Chapek

By DAVID CHAPEK/ Staff Writer Ever feel like you just need to break something? Or like all the stress and anxiety from school, work, and just life in general is so pent up it might explode? [Read More…]

“With Love Fur All:” Therapet Visits UT Tyler

December 4, 2023 David Chapek

By DAVID CHAPEK/ Staff Writer About two dozen students had crowded into the second floor of the Muntz Library. The normally silent room was quietly buzzing as both students and staff filtered through the distinct groups [Read More…]

Managing Emotions, Setting Boundaries, and Getting Support: Professor Anita Brown

November 30, 2023 Danny Mogle

By MEGAN WILLIAMS/Staff Writer Anita Brown enters a dimly lit classroom filled with computers. The lights create a soft, dusky glow that illuminates the room. She makes her way to a Mac computer keyboard. Click, [Read More…]

UP ALL NIGHT: College students’ caffeine-fueled worlds of jobs, homework and social media leave little time for a good’s night rest

November 27, 2023 Danny Mogle

By TAIYA BEAN/Talon Contributor Sitting in a classroom at the UT Tyler campus at 8 a.m., Jessica Hale begins to yawn as the lecture starts. “I have ADHD, which affects my sleep,” Hale says later, [Read More…]