Spring 2023
From simple acts—great things come
A recent recipient of the Diana Award, Nam H. Nguyen struggled in his own life and now he gives back to others. » More ...
Mental health
Fall 2022
Dive deeper into happiness
Happiness is a many-splendored thing.
There are a lot of facets to well-being, happiness, and joy. Washington State University faculty in history, psychology, philosophy, nursing, and medicine examined several aspects of happiness in the Fall 2022 feature, “…and the pursuit of happiness.” The science of happiness has been a growing field, with real world implications for our mental and physical health, society, and future.
Dive even deeper into the topic through the articles and courses below.
This popular free course from Yale University offers a series of challenges designed to increase your own happiness and … » More …
Spring 2022
Beneath the surface
Stories in the Spring 2022 issue of Washington State Magazine probe into Yellowstone's hidden volcanic secrets, the mysteries of bear hibernation, and more. » More ...
Spring 2022
Standing tall
Washington State University and NBA star James Donaldson turns his struggles with mental health into hope. » More ...
Spring 2022
Video and stories about James Donaldson
Former Coug and NBA basketball star James Donaldson (’79 Socio.) faced a lot of adversity over the last decade. He has turned his struggles with mental health into a new purpose: helping others through sharing his experiences.
Video: Eric Johnson (’84 Comm.) interviews Donaldson for Eric’s Heroes on Seattle’s KOMO-TV
Donaldson is a guest on Chino y Chicano, co-hosted by Enrique Cerna (’75 Comm.). (Read more about Cerna and his podcast)
Your Gift of Life: Donaldson’s nonprofit to increase awareness of mental health
Read more about Donaldson’s journey back in “Standing tall.”
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Spring 2021
Happier endings
A Washington State University Extension director assists farmers considering suicide. » More ...
Fall 2020
Distress call
Health care workers can face depression, anxiety, insomnia, and worse during the COVID-19 crisis. » More ...
Fall 2020
Gardens of refuge
Growing vegetables and other plants offer refuge from stress while helping promote mental and physical well-being. » More ...
Spring 2020
Cannabis and mental health: The peril and promise
Washington State University researchers examine whether cannabis use provides actual medical benefits for mental health, and what short- and long-term consequences we might see. » More ...
Winter 2018
Peace for the wounded warrior
Since the earliest days of the republic, Native Americans have stepped up to defend the United States at higher rates than any other ethnic group.
From General Washington’s inclusion of Tuscarora and Oneida warriors at Valley Forge, through the world wars and Vietnam to today’s conflicts in the Middle East, Native Americans continue to answer their cultural calling to serve.
Traditionally, these soldiers were welcomed home with healing ceremonies that helped reintegrate them with the tribe and wider society. Compassionate medicine men, and women, used time-honored practices to mend the emotional, spiritual, and physical trauma of war.
“Unfortunately, the U.S. government banned Native religious ceremonies … » More …