Relatório técnico – reportagem multimídia Epidemia silenciosa: os desafios de alunos que lidam com a depressão na Ufal

Abstract

Silent epidemic: the challenges of students dealing with depression at Ufal, is a multimedia report that tells the academic trajectory of four university students diagnosed with the psychiatric disorder. The content aims to fulfill the democratic role of journalism in discussing social issues — in this case, addressing the dilemmas faced by students who want to earn their diploma, at the same time as they fight for survival, affected by symptoms such as deep sadness, insomnia, lack of concentration and suicidal thoughts. The theme emerges as a conscious idea that issues related to mental health must be constantly raised and discussed, regardless of campaigns such as White January, which raises awareness about mental health care, and Yellow September, which raises awareness about the prevention of suicide. In this period, when experts already classify depression as the “evil of the century” and science records a significant increase in cases of anxiety and depression, since the Covid-19 pandemic, it is worth highlighting that the topic becomes even more important. The report uses the internet as a tool to disseminate the educational content that the topic proposes, as the online environment provides more resources and interactivity. The report points to the need for a collective conscience, especially within universities, in which respect, empathy and compassion are prioritized and, in this way, individuals with depression or any other mental disorder are welcomed and can enjoy their rights as citizens. and university.