Mod 6 (Sec 4)

Question 1

Background on Student Well-Being and Mental Health

Answer 1

• essential to academic success
• demand for mental health support keeps outpacing and straining current resources
• clinical resources in community are not organized to respond to needs of uni students in areas such as being proactive, tailored attention…

Question 2

What is increased demand for wellness services from?

Answer 2

• brain is undergoing accelerated growth
• many students are experiencing changes and new demands
• stigma is decreasing
• adjusting to new circumstances or life events

Question 3

Why are off-campus clinical services not sufficient to meet student mental health support needs?

Answer 3

• often target adults w/ chronic and persistent mental illness; however many students have clinically sig. symptoms
• students often need quick access to support because of short academic terms
• often not tailored for student demographic

Question 4

Key characteristics for a uni mental health service

Answer 4

• proactive and preventative
• health promotion-focused
• student friendly and accessible
• compassionate
• helpful from first contact
• tailored to meet ind. student needs

Question 5

Recommendations for Uni’s to promote student well-being and mental health

Answer 5

• safe and inclusive learning env.
• stepped care model
• single accessible point of entry to all services
• first contact that is therapeutic and supportive rather than administrative
• Uni’s need to partner w/ students to co-create and develop student wellness services