later UNC The Mental Health Coalition was founded in 2019 And disbanded in 2021 deadline Harini on leadership changes during the pandemic Somanchi and neha heron I brought The group was revived in January of this year. Both are juniors, Department Ensuring student health and safety Faculty Administrative agency.
The Mental Health Coalition structured Bring together student leader representatives from a variety of identity-based and mental health-focused organizations on campus.Somanchi Said She and Saggy used a list of previously involved organizations from the coalition’s early founders and worked with UNC. student Find groups of interest in Wellness.
“Our goal is to increase the visibility and awareness of mental health resources on campus and streamline the mental health efforts of various student groups on campus,” Somanchi said. Said.
The coalition is currently 15 Organizations are represented, including leaders from carolina Covenant Student Advisory Committee; Nationwide Campus Mental Illness Alliance and a few Student assembly.
“This group is really just a coordinating coalition of people on campus who are concerned about mental health and trying to streamline their efforts,” Sagi said. Said.
Somanchi said the coalition held its first meeting as a new group in January and delegates heard from the UNC. counseling and Psychological Services Director Avery. Cook About the myths surrounding CAPS and UNC’s mental health resources.
emily hernandezUNC Junior and Resilience Support Activities intern For healthy heels Said After the meeting, we received a lot of positive feedback from coalition members.
Somanchi Said Delegates are planning a social media campaign to share what they learn, including information provided by CAPS. simple Therapy appointments and what students can receive walk-Under caution.
“I found this really helpful because now I can pass that information on to organizations and hopefully get the word out,” Somanchi says. Said.
