We do it for them: the students
They are the future
Mental Health matters
Programs:
Wellness Mindset TV & Podcast in partnership with Miami Dade College TV
Weekly TV Program/Podcast Plan
Youth Mental Health & Emotional Well-Being Series
Program Overview
We are meeting youth where they are (on their phones and on campus), reducing stigma, creating awareness and providing consistent, trusted guidance while serving as a vital bridge to community and professional support.
This bi-weekly television program/podcast advances the foundation’s mission to measurably support youth mental health, emotional well-being, and resilience by delivering accessible, engaging, and educational content through a trusted media platform. The show combines expert guidance, peer voices, practical tools, and community resources to normalize mental health conversations and empower young people with skills they can use immediately. Hosted by Andreina Pradas and María M Kowalski.
Why:
Student Mental Health Crisis
50% of all lifetime mental illness begins
by age 14, and 75% by age 24
Additionally:
1,100 college students die by suicide each year; about 24,000 attempts are made
- 76.4% of students report moderate or high stress in the past 30 days*
- 30% say anxiety has negatively affected their academic performance*
- Only 35.2% accessed mental-health services last year*
Source: https://www.nami.org/about-mental-illness/mental-health-by-the-numbers/
*National Library of Medicine, Student Mental Health Crisis
There is a National Mental Health Crisis Among Students:
** (https://www.acha.org/news/fall-2024-national-college-health-assessment-reports-are-here)
(***Source: American College Health Association [ACHA] / National College Health Assessment [NCHA])
About Miami Dade College:
Student population is over 100,000 students, serving as the largest community college in the United States. The College’s eight campuses and multiple outreach centers offer more than 300 distinct degree pathways. Students from 167 nations and 63 languages.
About MDC TV:
*MDC-TV is an award-winning television station operated by the Miami Dade College’s School of Entertainment & Design Technology.
*The station provides 24/7 coverage to over 1.3 million households across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Monroe Counties, with global accessibility via live streaming and on-demand video.
