UNR students lean into mental health services and community building in wake of the U.S presidential election

Reynolds HotBox

How are you feeling after the U.S presidential election? Although Election Day is over a few weeks past, many have been grappling with the fallout of the result. Emotions are being experienced in a wide range, with some people elated, to others in despair. Students on UNR’s campus expressed these feelings and more, on the latest episode of the Reynolds Hotbox. The #NevadaVote team, took to unpacking this loaded topic, by gathering perspectives of different and diverse students around campus. The dedicated student reporters also spoke with mental health counseling service professionals on campus, to understand the situation from an expert’s point of view. These professionals have been ramping up their efforts to meet a wide array of needs and concerns that have followed in the wake of the election, and took the time to discuss their experience for the podcast. This episode of the #Reynold’sHotbox hosted by Quay Skankey who is joined by Kathleen Leslie and Daniel Mariani, not only provides these interesting perspectives, but also looks into how people are managing what is a difficult time for some people. Some are needing support, while others are looking for ways to support others. Learn the ways people are moving forward, helping one another, and keeping a positive attitude, in this post-election Reynold’s hotbox special edition.