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Depression In College: Video Interviews With Students On Battling Depression

TWO VIDEO REPORTS: The personal stories of a University of Northern Iowa student and recent University of Iowa graduate bring to life the problems students with depression deal with when trying to earn a college degree. See them tell their stories in this special report, "Depression in College".

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Depression In College: Video Interviews With Students On Battling Depression
Art major Jordon Deutmeyer stands outside of the University of Northern Iowa Honors Cottage in December 2013.

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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