Understanding Student Mental Health Trends and Resilience Building
Explore statistics and trends in student counseling, referral sources, crisis management, and the changing student population in the context of mental health. Discover essential skills for building resilience and identifying signs of distress, along with a guide on suggesting counseling support.
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And what to do about it! Karen Ela Kenny, MSW, LICSW Director, Counseling Center Kristina Wilson, MSW, LICSW Counselor
2010/2011 Counseling Statistics 228 students seen 156 females, 67 males 65 freshmen, 55 sophomores, 60 juniors, 43 seniors Issues Depression/Anxiety (85) Stress (28) Relationship difficulties (28)
Referral Sources Self (98) Friends (22) DOS (37) Res Life (13) Health Services (37) Parents (19) Professors (3)
What we do Crisis Management 115 urgent, same day visits 11 Psychiatric medical absences 3 psychiatric hospitalization Brief Intervention Model Counseling visits range from 1-17, average of 4 BASICS 2 session alcohol assessment/intervention
How has the student population changed? Advancement of psychiatric medication Recent study by the American College Counseling Association: 44% of students in counseling have severe psychological disorders and 24% are on psychiatric medication. This is a 16% increase from 2000. Helicopter parents Well-meaning but over involved parents undermine the student s ability to develop resiliency which will aid them in managing the stress of college life.
Skills necessary to build resiliency Contemplation Quiet opportunity in their schedule to reflect Regulate emotions Tolerance of unpleasant emotions Delay gratification Develop inner gratification Healthy competition Move to peak performance, challenge to find capabilities
What are you likely to notice? Weepiness/crying on more than one occasion Looking unkempt with poor personal hygiene Minimal interaction with peers Poor eye contact Boisterous and bizarre conversation Continued failure after attempts to support the student academically You re the only one who understands me, can help me
How to respond/suggest counseling Straightforward approach is best I ve noticed you ve been struggling with Hearing your concern is powerful I m worried about you Explain Counseling Center as someone is there to help talk with you and figure things out Offer to walk them over
Other Support Services Presentations for RA staff regarding issues around: Eating disorder Sexual Assault Stress management Test Anxiety presentation Sexual Assault prevention talks with freshmen Presentation to EMS regarding psych issues Attend Support Net Consultation
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