OVER DEZE AFLEVERING
What does it look like when a college campus makes mental wellness, connection, and support part of the student experience—not only during moments of crisis?
In this episode of Depression Proof Your Life Live, Marian Mills sits down with Cyntina Bagley, Director of Virginia State University’s Office of Counseling & Accessibility for a conversation about the mental health and accessibility resources available to VSU students and the importance of creating an environment where students know they have somewhere to turn when they need support.
Cyntina Bagley shares insight into the work of the Office of Counseling & Accessibility, the support available to students, and why awareness, connection, and early support matter throughout the college experience.
The conversation also highlights VSU’s upcoming Suicide Prevention Walk on September 17—an opportunity for students, faculty, staff, and members of the community to come together, raise awareness, remember those whose lives have been impacted by suicide, and reinforce a powerful message: you matter, and you do not have to navigate difficult moments alone.
Marian will join VSU as a guest speaker for the walk, sharing the mission behind Depression Proof Your Life and the importance of intentionally building everyday mental resilience.
In this conversation:
• Resources available through VSU’s Office of Counseling & Accessibility
• Why students don’t have to wait for a crisis to seek support
• The importance of connection and mental wellness on college campuses
• What to expect from VSU’s Suicide Prevention Walk
• How awareness and prevention can help create stronger, more supportive communities
If this conversation encouraged you, follow Depression Proof Your Life Live, subscribe, and share this episode with a student, parent, educator, or someone who could benefit from knowing that support is available.
Mental resilience isn’t built overnight. It’s built with consistency and intention.
DPYL Live Credits
Created and hosted by Marian Mills, co-producer of the program.
Editing and post-production by Chris Outridge of CEO Film Production.
DPYL Live is a production of Depression Proof Your Life.
