Depression – Point Park News Service

Marrow’s run to tomorrow

April 11, 2017April 27, 2017 collegiate athletics, Depression, Dresmond Marrow, featured, Point Park University, track and field

By Bryan Partika, Point Park News Service: At track meets across the country, anxious athletes can be seen walking around the infield, focusing on their upcoming event. These athletes pace around each other, mingling in the crowd of warmup suits and backpacks. In Coatesville, Pennsylvania, Desmond Marrow was just another face in that crowd. Marrow said his running career had... Read More

Growing trend of depression in college students

November 14, 2013 College, Depression, stress, suicide

By Tule Woodson, Point Park News Service: In the past decade, there has been a growing trend in clinically diagnosed depression in college students. Stresses range from academic challenges to drug and alcohol problems. Writer-producer Tule Woodson examines the issue including interviews with students. Read More

Depression silent fear among college students

October 28, 2012 College, Depression, Fall 2012, featured, Living

By Sebentile Dlamini Point Park News Service Feelings of sadness and anxiousness overwhelmed a nineteen-year-old freshman in his first foray away from home. In the midst of depression he began to lose weight, was unable to sleep, and became disinterested with his schoolwork and extracurricular activities. He contemplated suicide when his loved ones intervened and sought psychological help and is... Read More