“When you see that student crying in the hallway, after an exam, it’s probably not just the exam, there is definitely something else going on, and it is our job not to have those judgements because there is more to every story.”

UMD Student Association President Neal Bhakta grew up in a lot of different places across the country. His experiences gave him the perspective needed to launch a mental health campaign that’s personally motivated and having a profound impact on our campus culture.

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