In this episode of the Narrative Project, Hazal, Mica, and Dr. Christine discuss mental health support through the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Christine shares how mental health services became more accessible for many during the pandemic. The group discusses support in light of changing COVID restrictions, the impact of the pandemic on international students as they face multiple unique challenges, and how self-care and coping may look different based on the individual and their background. Addressing social media, they explore the role it has played in the societal discussion of mental health and vaccines throughout the pandemic.

Content Warning: discussion of collective trauma, mention of anxiety and depression.