29 Jul 2025

Demystifying student mental health and support with Darryl “DMC” McDaniels - hip hop legend and Uwill’s mental health advocate

This #MinorityMentalHealthAwareness Month, Uwill is delighted to share our exclusive conversation with Darryl “DMC” McDaniels - Grammy-nominated RUN-DMC hip-hop legend, Uwill Mental Health Advocate, and author.

DMC brings a personal perspective to the conversation as a longtime advocate working to lessen mental health stigma. In this discussion, he reflects passionately on his personal mental health journey through depression and addiction, shares how he demystifies counselling to students, and  highlights the importance of overcoming stigma across all communities. Watch the conversation here. 

Uwill is honored to have DMC join us on our mission to transform mental health support and eliminate all barriers to care. His courage and his willingness to share his story inspires us all to speak up when we need support and reminds us that reaching out for support is a sign of strength.  Uwill is proud to support more than 3 million students and staff worldwide, offering the fastest route to accredited counselling, crisis support, and inclusive care.

About Uwill: Uwill is the award-winning, innovative leader in student mental health globally, recognised as the Best Overall Mental Health Solution by MedTech Breakthrough Awards and the Best Higher Education Solution by  Edtech Digest.  Supporting more than 400 institutions globally, Uwill is the only UK solution to provide immediate and inclusive counselling as well as crisis support 24/7/365 for students and staff. To find out more, visit www.uwill.com/uk.