Presented at: 10th Annual Spring Leadership Conference
TAG, You're It! Addressing Collegiate Mental Health During a Pandemic
Session Description
Typically, about 20% of college students have symptoms of a mental health disorder. In 2020, it was over 60%. What’s your role in addressing this growing problem? This presentation will equip you to recognize and respond to signs of mental distress and suicidal crisis and connect a person with help.
Session Goals
"Participants will gain a deeper understanding of mental health disorders, including: -the prevalence and impact of rising anxiety, depression and other disorders among college students today; -the relationship between stress and depression; -warning signs of suicidal behavior and intent; -how to respond to a person in suicidal crisis and connect them to help; and -resources for mental health care and suicidal crisis. "