Category: Advocacy
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Letter to the Editor: Emory administration, you’re blind to student struggles. We need reform now.
This is a letter I wrote to the Emory administration and then published through the Emory student newspaper, The Wheel. Within a few weeks, this article received over 10,000 reads and sparked student conversation and advocacy for better mental health resources at Emory University. From this paper, I began my journey advocating for better mental…
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Why I write: A rhetorical speaking project
My reflection explores the profound impact of mental health on my life, from witnessing my mother’s struggles to grappling with my own challenges. This journey has fueled my passion for mental health advocacy, leading me to advocate for improved resources at Emory University and fostering ongoing dialogue between students and campus leadership. I remain committed…
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Better than bad isn’t good – except when it comes to mental health
In my article, I share my journey of mental health improvement alongside the advancements in mental health resources at Emory University. Through personal anecdotes and insights into Emory’s initiatives, I advocate for a shift in mindset towards appreciating any positive change in mental health, both at an individual level and within academic institutions like Emory.…
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Accounting for the Cost of Health-Related Social Needs
In this article, I highlight the Joint Commission’s new mandate for hospitals to screen health-related social needs, revealing the potential costs of addressing these needs in primary care settings. A study by Berkowitz et al. finds that federal funding covers less than half of the estimated $60 monthly cost per person. This article underscores the…
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Be Well, Your Way: Disciplinary Annotation
Disciplinary Annotation of Be Well, Your Way website from Emory University’s Well-being website that provides resources to the Emory community. In this Disciplinary Annotation, I explore the rhetorical effectiveness of this website and my personal journey through the use of Emory’s resources.
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Featured interview: Finding a New Angle—Testimonies Combat Toxic Perfectionism
I was interviewed with Inside HigherEd about my experience working on the Student-Wellbeing Advisory Committee and my perspective on student well-being and perfectionist culture at Emory University. This article discusses Emory University’s campaign aimed at addressing perfectionism among college students, recognizing it as a significant mental health concern. Through initiatives like workshops and discussions, Emory…