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Keeping Ashland Healthy - Episode 114 – Partnering for Change | Hunter Edwards
Keeping Ashland Healthy - Episode 114 – Partnering for Change | Hunter Edwards
Keeping Ashland Healthy - Episode 114 – Partnering for Change | Hunter Edwards
Tuesday 3rd February 2026
Hunter Edwards discusses student mental health initiatives at Ashland University, reducing stigma and encouraging help-seeking behaviours.
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Episode Overview
- Mental health is a shared responsibility across campus.
- Students are more open to discussing mental health issues.
- Early intervention is crucial and not an overreaction.
- Online counselling has become more prevalent post-COVID.
- Struggle and success can coexist during the college experience.
"Struggle and success can happen at the same time."
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? In this episode of 'Keeping Ashland Healthy', Hunter Edwards from Ashland University’s Psychological Counseling Services joins David Ross to kick off a new series on student mental health. Hunter shares his journey from case manager to licensed professional counselor and discusses the evolving landscape of mental health on campus.
With the aid of a $10,000 grant from the Northeast Ohio Medical University, the university aims to bolster mental health initiatives and reduce stigma. Hunter emphasises that mental health is a shared responsibility across campus, not just confined to one office. He also highlights the increase in students seeking help and the shift towards online counselling sessions, a trend accelerated by the pandemic.
The episode explores common misconceptions about mental health, like the belief that one must be in crisis to seek help. Hunter challenges these notions, advocating for early intervention as an act of care rather than an overreaction. He underscores the importance of mental health awareness, pointing out that today's students are more open about their struggles and willing to seek help.
Hunter also touches on the unique pressures faced by student-athletes, such as identity crises stemming from injuries or not making the starting lineup. He stresses the importance of a campus-wide commitment to mental health, involving faculty, staff, and even athletic trainers in ongoing conversations and training. The series aims to normalise the college experience's ups and downs, showing that struggle and success can coexist. Ready to learn more about how campuses can support mental health?
Tune in for insights and practical advice from those on the front lines.