As concerns about college students’ mental health continue to rise, here are tips for college instructors to help students who may be in crisis.
A few years ago, a student showed up in my class looking distraught. “I don’t think I can be in class today,” the student told me.
As a doctoral candidate studying the sociology of mental health, I have long been worried about the high rates of mental illness and general distress among college students. Based on my review of recent scholarship on these issues — along with guidance from mental health practitioners who work in a college setting — I developed a set of best practices for instructors and others who wish to see college students flourish.1.
While warning signs may differ from one student to the next, a few key indicators to look for include: a sudden decline in academic performance; repeated absences from class; failure to respond to outreach; and changes in weight, grooming or personality. 4. Address real-world issues and eventsStudents don’t live in a vacuum. Events such as the murder of George Floyd and the rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans have been linked to mental health challenges among Black and Asian American or Pacific Islander students, respectively. As Active Minds recommends, give students a chance to share their thoughts whenever “a major event has happened on campus, in the community, or nationally that you suspect may be on the students’ minds.
Max Coleman does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.Watch Now: Six ways to prevent headaches, and more videos to improve your life Here are six ways to help prevent headaches, some tips to help you prepare for Tax Day, and more videos to improve your life.
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