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Mental Health Awarness Month Virtual Forum Spotlights Resources at Texas State

By Andrea MauWeb Content Assistant Manager An unseen toll on the mind is just one of the many challenges people face today during an epidemic. According to Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF), 4 in 10 U.S. adults reported symptoms of depression, anxiety, addiction and other mental disorders in 2020 compared to 1 in 10 in 2019. More than ever, mental health is on the rise, and Texas State seeks to address […]

todayMay 12, 2021

A blue background with text that says, “Mental Health & Finals a chat with the SMPD mental health unit. A red brain with a graduation cap is above.

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Mental Health Unit of SMPD Raise Concerns of Finals Seasons

By Ally BolenderWeb Content Contributor Let’s be real – finals can have a huge impact on our mental health. This semester has gone by so fast, and now grades are coming in. But don’t worry, you’re not alone. The Mental Health Unit of the San Marcos Police Department encourages students to use university and city mental health resources during this time. During finals, the end of a semester and holidays, […]

todayDecember 2, 2019

Police chief Howard Wiilliams

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SMPD Reflects on Fort Hood Shooting

In the wake of the Fort Hood shooting on April 2, we spoke to San Marcos Police Chief Howard Williams to get his take on the event. Police Chief Howard Williams has served San Marcos for 11 years now, and said that the city has never seen a mass shooting like what happened in Fort Hood last week. Williams said when he first heard about the event, he had lots […]

todayApril 7, 2014

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