USD Student Develops Mental Health Support Plan for Local College Students

Mallory, a health science student at the University of South Dakota (USD), has developed a series of mental health interventions for college students. Her instructor, Wynnette Mockler, challenged her to address a prevalent health disparity in the community. Mallory's research identified mental health issues, specifically depression and anxiety, as a significant concern at USD.

To tackle this, Mallory studied various public health interventions used on other college campuses to find the most effective ones for USD. She suggested several interventions, such as mental health education classes, 24-hour emergency hotlines, online mental health screenings, telehealth therapy counseling, and medication treatments.

Mallory aims to assist USD and other colleges in developing and implementing these intervention plans to support students dealing with mental health issues. She hopes her research can contribute to this effort.

After graduation, Mallory plans to further her education by pursuing a master’s degree in physician assistant studies and public health. Her ultimate goal is to work as a family medicine physician assistant in a rural or underserved community.

Mallory's initiative emphasizes the need for mental health support for college students and the role of educational institutions in providing resources and interventions to help students manage mental health issues.

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