Since joining the University of Missouri as an assistant teaching professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences nearly two years ago, Carrie Ellis-Kalton has encouraged students in each of her classes to make a positive impact in the Columbia community. That encouragement led to a unique partnership with Honors College students in her “Survey of Psychopathology” (PSYCH 2510H) course and the Mizzou Made Mental Health team.

For the past three semesters, students in the course have provided vital mental health resources and worked to raise mental health awareness during many of Mizzou Athletics’ mental health awareness themed sporting events.

“It’s been really rewarding to see the ideas that the students come to us with,” said Rachel Shedd, director of Mizzou Made Mental Health and a mental health therapist for Mizzou Athletics. “Their efforts have allowed us to provide new experiences for fans during these special nights. It’s not recycled content, either. The students are sharing original concepts to bring awareness to important mental health discussions."