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Sophomore Ally Campbell poses behind the Morgan’s Message information table at the clubs first dedication game. At dedication games, the club raises awareness for athlete mental health by educating spectators and involving the players in their pursuit. (Photo via @meridian_morgansmessage)

Morgan’s Message raises awareness at sports games

Arianna Vargas and Molly Moore June 6, 2023

Junior Tilly Gale founded Meridian’s chapter of Morgan’s Message at the start of this school year to spread awareness about mental health struggles for athletes. Morgan's Message is an organization...

Resources for National Suicide Prevention Month

Resources for National Suicide Prevention Month

Elizabeth Creed, Public Relations Editor September 14, 2021

September 1st marked the third day of school, as well as the beginning of National Suicide Prevention Month in the United States. Data from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention states that in...

A student puts her head on a desk with papers.

Give us a break

Megan Clinton and Audrey Morrison November 10, 2020

The workload with online school is overwhelming. As soon as a big assignment is turned in, two more are assigned. It’s hard to catch a break and relax. It’s a never ending cycle of stress where...

This year, Mental Health Awareness Week takes place October 4 through October 10. (Slide by SCA Wellness Committee and sophomore Victoria Lam)

SCA brings Mental Health Awareness Week to Mason

Stella Turner, Former Editor-in-Chief October 2, 2020

Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW) is a national event created by the World Health Organization which strives to increase awareness of mental health. Since Congress first established the event in 1990,...

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Behind “Behind Happy Faces”

Isabel Costa, Managing Editor November 20, 2019

"Virginia mandates mental health curriculum, but this goes above and beyond," said Vice Principal Mr. David Serensits. This year, George Mason is experimenting with a new curriculum, called Behind...

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