Hechinger Report: Mental health is a big, important issue for student parents
In a Hechinger Report op-ed, Lesley Del Rio reveals her mental health journey and the need for campuses to improve supports for students and their families.
“Colleges have a role to play in helping to alleviate some of the difficult mental burdens we face. The first step is acknowledging that we exist. Very few colleges track the parenting status of their students, let alone information about our outcomes or what could support our success.”
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