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Parents, students call for more accessible mental health resources on campus

Jennifer Small April 13, 2022
Rates of suicidal thoughts, anxiety and depression have all been increasing over the past decade, including at BU.
Boston University Executive Director of Student Wellbeing Carrie Landa’s LinkedIn profile image. Recently promoted, Landa said she wishes to use her new position to provide better mental health services to BU students — to which some students and parents have expressed skepticism. ILLUSTRATION BY CONOR KELLEY/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU announces Executive Director of Student Wellbeing position, community expresses both excitement, skepticism

Phoebe Chen November 15, 2021
New director previously worked on the Wellbeing Project and at Student Health Services.
Student Health Services. Some Boston University students and parents believe BU is not offering sufficient mental health resources, as students grapple with added stress from the pandemic and other challenges. THALIA LAUZON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU parents, students voice concerns surrounding mental health resources on campus

Taylor Brokesh February 11, 2021
Alessandra Kellermann, the mother of a senior at BU as well as the founder of the BU Parents United Facebook Group, said many parents are aware of students’ need for help.
Parents of Boston University students pleaded with BU leadership and staff to support the mental health and emotional well-being of their children in a Sept. 24 email. THALIA LAUZON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Parents ask BU to support students amid pandemic

Madison Mercado September 30, 2020
BU parents submitted an email Sept. 24 to senior leadership — including President Robert Brown, DOS Kenneth Elmore and SHS Director Judy Platt, among others — requesting more support for students’ mental health and emotional well-being.
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