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There is now a CONTENT FREEZE for Mercury while we switch to a new platform. It began on Friday, March 10 at 6pm and will end on Wednesday, March 15 at noon. No new content can be created during this time, but all material in the system as of the beginning of the freeze will be migrated to the new platform, including users and groups. Functionally the new site is identical to the old one. webteam@gatech.edu
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Atlanta, GA | Posted: February 12, 2021
Institute Communications
Summary Sentence:
MHSC is collecting stories privately, though submitters can choose to have them shared at an event in late March.
Full Summary:
MHSC is collecting stories privately, though submitters can choose to have them shared at an event in late March.
MHSC Submissions FlyerThe Mental Health Student Coalition (MHSC) is now accepting submissions for students’ stories about their experiences with mental health. Stories can be submitted here and will be used to help MHSC get a better picture of students’ problems and the resources, if any, they’ve used to help alleviate them.
While the submissions will be collected privately, students can choose whether they’d like their story to be shared with a larger audience. MHSC will select six to eight of those stories to present at an event in late March, called GT CARES 4U.
The event was created in a partnership among MHSC, the Counseling Center, and Health Initiatives to encourage listeners to seek help for themselves or others. Any student is welcome to submit their story for GT CARES 4U, regardless of whether they have used on-campus mental health resources.
“It’s so important that we as a community start speaking more openly about mental health experiences we’re going through,” said Sophia Martin, director of MHSC. “It can help others realize that they’re not alone in facing their own hardships, and I hope this event will inspire others to seek help and explore the new resources Georgia Tech has provided for us.”
MHSC is asking that potential speakers refrain from using graphic language or imagery, as those listening may be struggling with their mental health and could be triggered by sensitive content. Submissions are open through Wednesday, Feb. 24; the selected speakers will be contacted by March 5.
Any student currently facing mental health issues can take advantage of on-campus resources, including the newly expanded Counseling Center. Click here to learn more.
