Visible Colors, Invisible Struggles: Mental Health and Belonging for Students of Color

Authors

Presenter(s)

Norma White

Comments

9:00-10:00, LTC Forum

Files

Description

Students of color at predominantly white institutions (PWIs) often struggle to access and feel comfortable using campus mental health services. This study highlights major barriers like long wait times, a lack of diverse therapists, cultural stigma, and poor outreach. Although the resources do exist many students feel disconnected from them making it harder to seek support. These findings show the need for more culturally aware counseling, better representation in mental health services, and stronger efforts to create a sense of belonging and inclusivity on campus.

Publication Date

4-23-2025

Project Designation

Capstone Project

Primary Advisor

Anya M. Galli Robertson

Primary Advisor's Department

Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work

Keywords

Stander Symposium, College of Arts and Sciences

Institutional Learning Goals

Diversity; Community; Scholarship

Recommended Citation

"Visible Colors, Invisible Struggles: Mental Health and Belonging for Students of Color" (2025). Stander Symposium Projects. 4161.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/stander_posters/4161