What are we doing about depression, anxiety & other mental health issues on college campuses?

[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/23322677/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/191970/” height=”90″ width=”100%” placement=”top” theme=”custom”]In episode 252 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we have a panel discussion with Edson O’Neale (Alpha Phi Alpha), Britt Turpack (Delta Gamma), and Greg Vogt (Kappa Alpha Order) to discuss the rising cases of depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues on college campuses today. We find out what’s causing the rising number of cases (especially for students of color), what we can do about this spike in anxiety and depression, how we can bring needed resources to the students, how we can make this a priority for all universities in terms of investment, how pilates, yoga, and meditation has helped students, the warning signs we should be looking for, how to have the difficult conversation with another students, how we can create a digital wellness plan, and the power of sharing our experiences.

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8xd442D1lk

 

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Britt Turpack: How can college students develop their own coping strategies for stress?

xTrained in mindfulness-based stress reduction at Brown University, certified in yoga instruction and carrying a background of work with hundreds of individuals across the world, Britt Turpack draws not only from personal experience but years of mental health research. Her goal? To bring her infectious spirit to audiences everywhere and reveal her powerful three steps to managing daily challenges, reducing work-based stress, and boosting success. She’s a mental health advocate, educator, and a TEDx speaker.

In episode number 180, we find out why Britt chose Pepperdine University for her undergraduate degree, what made Delta Gamma home for her, why she’s so passionate about bringing Yoga into schools, what are the 5 Principles of Purpose, what is NAMI and what does Britt do there, how college students can develop their own coping strategies for stress, warning signs in other students, how to get someone the help they need, what resources are available in your community, and the best restaurant in Santa Monica. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rw8Hto9N0Gk

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