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Depression In College: Video Interviews With Students On Battling Depression

by Linh Ta, Rana Moustafa and Inma Mateos March 5, 2014January 23, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest

Art major Jordon Deutmeyer stands outside of the University of Northern Iowa Honors Cottage in December 2013. Credit: Linh Ta/IowaWatch

UNI Student Jordon Deutmeyer: Universities need to change how they deal with students with depression

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IowaWatch reporter Linh Ta spoke with Jordon Deutmeyer about his battle with depression that has led him to struggle with classes, drop out of two schools and attempt suicide.

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UI Grad Alyson Brown: “I’m worried that people will see this and judge me for it”

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IowaWatch reporter Rana Moustafa spoke with Alyson Brown about her struggles with depression and panic attacks, which made getting through classes difficult.

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