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Episode Synopsis "Making Mental Health a Priority"
In our podcast, we advocate for more mental health resources to be added on campus not only for students, but faculty and parents. The mental health of these three groups is deeply interwoven. Since the beginning of the pandemic, mental health and wellbeing have been on a steep decline in all of these groups. When universities add more, or improve upon existing mental health resources, this will change for the better. In our podcast, we argue that more mental health resources need to be added on campus in order to improve the overall success of students, faculty, and families. We’re making this argument because lives, mental health, and the future wellbeing of millions are at stake. Mental health resources can include anything from counseling to teacher training, as discussed in an article by Marty Becker. These resources are currently available at some universities, but are not functioning as they should be, as a study from Penn State University shows that the mental health of college students has continued to worsen as the pandemic has progressed. With the isolation came weight gain for many Americans, but college students suffered greatly with body image throughout the pandemic according to “The Quarantine 15” by Pamela Keel. A study conducted by GovTech shows that along with students, teachers and faculty are in desperate need of mental health resources as well. Adding mental health resources to college campuses can positively impact students, their grades, and their overall future success. Our podcast hopes to serve as a step in the right direction to solving the mental health crisis among college students. Becker, Marty Swanbrow. “Educators Are Key in Protecting Student Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic.” Brookings, Brookings, 24 Feb. 2021, www.brookings.edu/blog/brown-center-chalkboard/2021/02/24/educators-are-key-in-protecting-student-mental-health-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/. Ccmh. (n.d.). Part 1 of 5: Covid-19's impact on college Student mental health. Retrieved April 25, 2021, from https://ccmh.psu.edu/index.php?option=com_dailyplanetblog&view=entry&year=2021&month=02&day=01&id=9%3Apart-1-of-5-covid-19-s-impact-on-college-student-mental-health Keel, Pamela. Gaining “ The quarantine 15:” perceived versus observed week changes in college students in the wake of COVID-19. https://onlinelibrary-wiley-com.ezproxy.uky.edu/doi/full/10.1002/eat.23375 “Teachers Need Mental Health Support During COVID-19.” GovTech, GovTech, 21 Apr. 2021,www.govtech.com/education/k-12/teachers-need-mental-health-support-during-covid-19.html.
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