Zapopan, Jalisco; September 25, 2025.— One month after its launch, the University Support Network for Emotional Health held its first interdisciplinary meeting at the Guadalajara campus of theUniversidad Panamericana .
The meeting was attended by representatives from the University of Guadalajara, ITESO, the Autonomous University of Guadalajara, UNIVA, and the Tecnológico de Monterrey, who discussed the main challenges related to mental health among college students and proposed joint research and prevention projects.
The purpose of the event was to strengthen inter-institutional collaboration on emotional health and to create a space for reflection on the well-being of young people in higher education.
Topics for Discussion
During the session, participants discussed common issues at universities, such as anxiety among young people, the influence of parents on career choices, the impact of social media on perceptions of success, and the need to strengthen career guidance starting in high school.
The representatives agreed that emotional health must be addressed holistically, taking into account both the family context and the students’ personal resources. They also proposed joint research initiatives aimed at analyzing factors that cause stress in young people, as well as strategies to increase their resilience and tolerance for distress.
A network of great importance
Dr. Abraham Mendoza Andrade, president of the Guadalajara campus of the Universidad Panamericana , highlighted the value of the network and the importance of maintaining collaborative efforts among institutions:“I believe this is a very valuable initiative, and that we have an open and collaborative effort to share best practices.”
“Signing an agreement between universities allows us to continue learning, because this is an issue that concerns us all and requires us to take preventive measures, always keeping in mind what’s best for our students and staff,” he added.
The university president emphasized that emotional health is an issue that “requires us to reach out and take preventive action,” and encouraged the participants to keep this network going, reminding them that all institutions are working toward a common goal.
Inter-institutional Commitment to Mental Health
With this first working group, the University Support Network for Emotional Health is taking a decisive step toward building a united front in support of mental health on college campuses.
The initiative reaffirms the universities' commitment to working together to ensure students' emotional well-being, strengthening higher education through a comprehensive and preventive approach.
By promoting opportunities for dialogue, prevention, and research, the University of the Pacific ( Universidad Panamericana ) reaffirms its commitment to supporting students in their development, fostering an education that prioritizes both knowledge and mental health.
