Editorial: Attendance policies need to be adjusted for student mental health
Content warning: This article contains mentions of suicide.
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In light of recent events, the Editorial Board has compiled a list of mental health resources for the UNC community. These resources are intended to be helpful for people throughout the UNC and Chapel Hill communities. If there are other resources we should add to the list we encourage you to send us an email at dth@dailytarheel.com.
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