Journalists, parents, and pundits all have a range of opinions on how to tackle the mental health crisis that exists on college campuses. This issue is a major concern for many people, including those working within the media industry. Recently, Leoneda Inge spoke with three journalists who were involved in creating and editing stories for The Mental Health Collaborative. This project was launched by nine college newsrooms in North Carolina and aimed to report on and share coverage of mental health issues affecting students at their universities. The project was supported by funding from the Solutions Journalism Network and more information can be found on their website.
The guests featured in the discussion were Emmy Martin, Editor-in-Chief of The Daily Tar Heel and lead editor of The Mental Health Collaborative, Rosegalie Cineus, Editor-in-Chief of The A&T Register at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, and Emily Vespa, Managing Editor at Technician at NC State University. Each journalist brought their unique perspective and experiences to the conversation, highlighting the importance of discussing mental health issues on college campuses.
It’s clear that this topic requires attention and collaboration in order to effectively support students and promote overall wellbeing. It’s crucial that we work together to find solutions to this growing problem.
In conclusion, addressing mental health issues on college campuses is a critical issue that requires attention from politicians, parents, pundits, journalists and everyone else concerned about student wellbeing. The Mental Health Collaborative project highlights the power of journalism in bringing awareness to this issue and encouraging collaboration among different stakeholders. As we continue to navigate this crisis together, it’s important that we keep an open dialogue about mental health issues on campus.
