La Louisiane: Mental health matters

By Marie Elizabeth Oliver

Published August 4, 2025 at 1:50 PM CDT

College is exciting — but it can also be stressful. At UL Lafayette, students have access to mental health resources designed to meet them where they are.

In this episode of La Louisiane, host Marie Elizabeth Oliver talks with Caemon Scott, founder of the University’s Mental Health Week, and La Louisiane student editor Angeline Mathews about how the University is supporting student wellness and where to find help on campus.

Read the full transcript.

Learn more in this article from La Louisiane.

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Marie Elizabeth Oliver

Marie Elizabeth Oliver is an award-winning editor and journalist. Her work has been featured by The New York Times, The Washington Post, CNN and Southern Living. She has taught journalism and served as the managing editor and podcast host of La Louisiane at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Her local reporting has been published by The Current, Acadiana Profile and New Orleans Public Radio.

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