The Mental Health Collaborative, a project funded by the Solutions Journalism Network, brought together journalists from nine college newsrooms in North Carolina to focus on reporting and sharing coverage on mental health issues impacting students at each university. Leoneda Inge recently spoke with three journalists involved in the project: Emmy Martin, Editor-in-Chief of The Daily Tar Heel and project lead for The Mental Health Collaborative, Rosegalie Cineus, Editor-in-Chief at The A&T Register at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, and Emily Vespa, Managing Editor at Technician at NC State University.
The guests shared their diverse perspectives on how to address the mental health challenges faced by college students. They discussed the importance of destigmatizing mental health issues and providing resources for students who may be struggling. They also talked about the need for more open dialogue around mental health and the role that universities can play in creating a supportive environment for students.
Through their work on The Mental Health Collaborative, these journalists hope to shed light on the mental health challenges faced by college students and provide valuable insights into how to address this pressing issue.