Counseling Center (Jordan Barnard and Student Panels)
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In this episode, we sit down with Counseling Center psychologist Jordan Barnard and two panels of students to investigate recent tensions between Amherst's Counseling Center and the student body. After touching on wait times and inaccessibility, we talk about the structural and cultural changes that could be made to aid students in their mental health and wellbeing.  Episode Notes:  "Elevated Demand for Mental Health Services Strains Counseling Center" "Letter to the Editor: Counseling Center Resources" Produced and edited by Sam Spratford '24 and Spencer Michaels '24.
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