DePauw University needs to hire a psychiatrist

The Issue

Students are desperate for assistance with their mental health struggles. DePauw currently has a psychiatrist on campus three days a month; individuals wait MONTHS for an appointment. A prescription for medication is often an integral part of treatment of debilitating mental health conditions; a psychiatrist can work with students to create treatment plans while also prescribing medication. Therapists and counselors on campus are unfortunately not capable of prescribing medication.  DePauw University must do better. 

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The Issue

Students are desperate for assistance with their mental health struggles. DePauw currently has a psychiatrist on campus three days a month; individuals wait MONTHS for an appointment. A prescription for medication is often an integral part of treatment of debilitating mental health conditions; a psychiatrist can work with students to create treatment plans while also prescribing medication. Therapists and counselors on campus are unfortunately not capable of prescribing medication.  DePauw University must do better. 

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Petition created on February 22, 2021