The Mental Health Collaborative, a project that involved nine college newsrooms in North Carolina, aimed to shed light on the mental health challenges faced by college students. Funded by the Solutions Journalism Network, the collaborative brought together journalists from different newsrooms to share coverage and diverse perspectives on how to address this pressing issue.
Emmy Martin, Editor-in-Chief of The Daily Tar Heel and project lead for The Mental Health Collaborative, spoke with Leoneda Inge about the importance of addressing mental health issues on college campuses. She shared her experiences working on stories related to mental health and the challenges she faced while reporting on this topic.
Rosegalie Cineus, Editor-in-Chief at The A&T Register at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, also discussed her work on the collaborative. She talked about the need for more resources and support for students struggling with mental health issues and how journalists can play a role in advocating for change.
Emily Vespa, Managing Editor at Technician at NC State University, shared her insights on how universities can work with journalists to address mental health issues. She emphasized the importance of collaboration between student leaders, university administrators, and journalists to create a culture of openness and support around mental health.