SXSW EDU 2022

Talking Student Mental Health with RUN DMC

Description:

The impact on students’ mental health and well-being may be the pandemic’s most lasting legacy. What’s worse, more than three-quarters of college students are not taking advantage of the counseling and support services that their institutions offer. At this panel, hear how hip-hop legend and mental health advocate Darryl DMC McDaniels, founder of RUN DMC, is tackling this challenge with a new approach that connects students with the support they need.

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Takeaways

  1. Learn from RUN DMC’s Darryl McDaniels about his personal experiences with mental health, and how they’ve informed his advocacy on behalf of students.
  2. Identify and examine the challenges that prevent too many college students from accessing therapy and counseling.
  3. Explore new strategies and tools that colleges are using to expand access to mental health support for students.

Speakers

  • Darryl McDaniels, Founder, RUN DMC

Organizer

Ben Watsky, VP and Chief of Staff, Whiteboard Advisors

Meta Information:

  • Tags: mental health
  • Event: EDU
  • Format: Workshop
  • Track: Accessibility & Inclusion
  • Session Focus Area Higher Education
  • Level: Basic Understanding
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