In this episode of Notre Dame Stories, we go deep on a topic featured in the University’s award-winning series, “What Would You Fight For?” In an in-depth conversation, Sarah Mustillo, the I.A. O’Shaughnessy Dean of Notre Dame’s College of Arts and Letters, discusses the bold University initiative around mental health. She talks about her own research into childhood trauma, and how it helps to inform her approach. In this episode, we also meet Austin Wyman, a Notre Dame doctoral student. Austin has his own personal story of how he became interested in studying quantitative psychology.Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 02:18 Interview with Dean Sarah Mustillo 03:06 Dean Mustillo shares her Notre Dame Story 06:00 Dean Mustillo shares why she chose Mental Health as her chosen field 08:42 Dean Mustillo talks about her work with adverse childhood experiences 14:36 Dean Mustillo shares why Notre Dame poised to be a leader in mental health research 00:00 Introduction 18:00 Dean Mustillo talks about the new Veldman Family Psychology Clinic 27:00 Interview with graduate student Austin Wyman 29:33 Grad student Austin Wyman talks about his undergrad experience at Notre Dame 31:12 Grad student Austin Wyman shares why he decided to pursue a degree in psychology 34:31 Grad student Austin Wyman talks about addressing mental health stigmas 41:04 Grad student Austin Wyman explains the difference between quantitative psychology and psychology 43:48 Grad student Austin Wyman talks about how he is using AI in his research 49:38 Grad student Austin Wyman shares why Notre Dame is the best place for his research 55:55 Closing RemarksWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BWVj1YlDQlYLearn about the University’s commitment to combat America’s mental health crisis: go.nd.edu/MentalHealthInitiative----Notre Dame Stories is the official podcast of the University of Notre Dame. It was created by the Office of Public Affairs and Communications. Host: Jenna Liberto Executive Producer: Andy Fuller Producers: Jenna Liberto, Josh Long, Staci Stickovich Videographers: Zach Dudka, Josh Long, Tony Fuller, Michael Wiens Music: Alex Mansour

While 54 million people in the United States experience mental illness, fewer than half of adults and children with a mental health disorder ever receive treatment, often due to a lack of mental health resources in communities.The University of Notre Dame is working to change that. In September 2024, Notre Dame broke ground on the Wilma and Peter Veldman Family Psychology Clinic, which is expected to open in 2026.Once at full capacity, the clinic will serve more than 1,500 residents in the local area through mental health assessment, intervention, and prevention services. It will also foster partnerships with community organizations to expand access to mental health care throughout the South Bend, Indiana region.Learn more: https://go.nd.edu/FightingForMentalHealth

Admiral Christopher W. Grady, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Ambassador Joe Donnelly, Former U.S. Ambassador to the Vatican and Former U.S. Senator, speak on Advancing Peace in a Fractured World in conversation with John McGreevy, the Charles and Jill Fischer Provost at the University of Notre Dame.The September 12, 2024, conversation was part of the 2024-25 Notre Dame Forum that answers the question "What Do We Owe Each Other?"Since its establishment in 2005, each year the Notre Dame Forum invites campus-wide dialogue about issues of importance to the University, the nation, and the larger world. This year’s theme, chosen by Father Dowd, invites reflection on our responsibilities to one another. In a world where ideological and cultural divisions seem to have deepened, the Forum aims to bring people together across differences to face the most pressing challenges of our time.

David Rockefeller Jr., Philanthropist and Environmentalist, speaks on A Legacy of Giving Back in conversation with Jack Brennan, former CEO and Chair of Vanguard.The September 12, 2024, conversation was part of the 2024-25 Notre Dame Forum that answers the question "What Do We Owe Each Other?"Since its establishment in 2005, each year the Notre Dame Forum invites campus-wide dialogue about issues of importance to the University, the nation, and the larger world. This year’s theme, chosen by Father Dowd, invites reflection on our responsibilities to one another. In a world where ideological and cultural divisions seem to have deepened, the Forum aims to bring people together across differences to face the most pressing challenges of our time.

Sanda Ojiambo, Assistant Secretary-General, CEO, and Executive Director of the United Nations Global Compact speaks on Business as a Global Force for Good in conversation with Anne Thompson, Chief Environmental Affairs Correspondent for NBC News.The September 12, 2024, conversation was part of the 2024-25 Notre Dame Forum that answers the question "What Do We Owe Each Other?"Since its establishment in 2005, each year the Notre Dame Forum invites campus-wide dialogue about issues of importance to the University, the nation, and the larger world. This year’s theme, chosen by Father Dowd, invites reflection on our responsibilities to one another. In a world where ideological and cultural divisions seem to have deepened, the Forum aims to bring people together across differences to face the most pressing challenges of our time.