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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Opinion | Social media influencers and the spread of mental health misinformation

Natalie Nye, Opinions Columnist • October 25, 2023

There is a critical need for online mental health influencers and social media platforms to combat the issue of the spread of misinformation of mental illnesses that is becoming increasingly popular...

National Alliance of Mental Illness Pamphlets seen at the Guide Link Center in Iowa City on Sept. 15, 2023.

JoCo reports jump in youth crises, merges mental health services

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter • September 26, 2023

Residents, especially youths in Johnson County are experiencing more mental health crises since the COVID-19 pandemic.   CommUnity’s Mobile Crisis Response program, which serves Johnson County...