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Balancing College Life: What Today’s Students Actually Need
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Ava Hoffman, a psychology major at Kenyon College, trained mediator, and social media intern at Fortify Wellness, shares insights about campus wellness resources and what today's college students need for sustainable mental health.
• Small colleges offer valuable one-on-one interactions with professors and discussion-based learning environments
• Campus mental health services typically have limited hours (8-4, M-F), creating significant access barriers during evenings and weekends
• Trust issues exist between students and on-campus therapists, making many hesitant to use available services
• Sorority life teaches valuable collaboration skills and includes meaningful philanthropy work often overlooked in stereotypes
• Gen Z is actively destigmatizing mental health conversations compared to previous generations
• Simple wellness practices like social interaction, outdoor walks, brief meditations, and organizational planning help maintain balance
• Campus physical accessibility remains a major concern, particularly at historic institutions with older infrastructure
• 24/7 mental health resources that maintain confidentiality would address a significant need for college students
• Technology solutions like telehealth can help bridge accessibility gaps when designed with student input
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Chapters
1. Introduction to Ava Hoffman (00:00:00)
2. College Life Quick-Fire Questions (00:02:16)
3. Choosing Kenyon and Small College Experience (00:05:29)
4. Psychology Major and Mediation Training (00:10:56)
5. Sorority Life Insights and Misconceptions (00:14:30)
6. Mental Health Resources on Campus (00:16:36)
7. Building Balance and Sustainable Wellness (00:22:28)
8. Gen Z Misconceptions and Strengths (00:28:56)
9. Studying Abroad in London (00:35:21)
10. Accessibility and Wellness Resources Needed (00:39:00)
11. Fortify Wellness App Discussion (00:44:01)
12. Closing Thoughts and Thanks (00:47:49)
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