Student Mental Health Matters: Inside the Gardner-Webb Counseling Center | WebbChat S2 Ep. 4

College is a time of growth, discovery—and sometimes stress, anxiety, and uncertainty. In this episode of WebbChat, host Noel T. Manning II sits down with Kimberly Retherford and Megan Peek from the Gardner-Webb Counseling Center to explore how students can access meaningful mental health support right on campus.From free and confidential counseling services to crisis support, group programs, and outreach initiatives, this conversation highlights how Gardner-Webb is creating a culture of care, connection, and wellbeing for its students. The team shares insight into common challenges college students face—including academic pressure, life transitions, and mental health stigma—while offering practical encouragement for those hesitant to seek help.Whether you're a current student, prospective student, or parent, this episode provides a clear look at how counseling services can help students not only navigate college—but truly thrive.Tune in to learn how one conversation, one step, and one supportive space can make all the difference.Music on this episode by Carter McDevitt, “Reap What You Sow.”Learn more about Gardner-Webb Counseling Center services and student resources at gardner-webb.eduExplore more WebbChat episodes and campus stories atgardner-webb.edu/podcast. #WebbChat #GardnerWebb #CollegeMentalHealth #StudentWellness #CampusLife #MentalHealthAwareness #CounselingServices #StudentSupport #HigherEd #Podcast#MentalHealthMatters #CollegeStudents #AnxietySupport #StudentSuccess #WellnessJourney #BreakTheStigma #CampusResources #FreeCounseling #ThriveInCollege #GWU