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The Emotional Health Needs of Today’s College Students: Challenges and Recommendations

The Emotional Health Needs of Today’s College Students: Challenges and Recommendations. Dr. Lynn M. Roeder Associate Vice Chancellor Dean of Students East Carolina University. Perceptions of College Students: Fact or Fiction. Ideals of College Life…. Getting Away from Home Fun, Fun, Fun

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The Emotional Health Needs of Today’s College Students: Challenges and Recommendations

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  1. The Emotional Health Needs of Today’s College Students:Challenges and Recommendations Dr. Lynn M. Roeder Associate Vice Chancellor Dean of Students East Carolina University

  2. Perceptions of College Students:Fact or Fiction

  3. Ideals of College Life…. Getting Away from Home Fun, Fun, Fun Independence Meeting new People Making New Friends Finding Your Soul mate

  4. The Facts……… Colleges and Universities are dealing with significant challenges posed by the changing emotional health needs of today’s college students. It is critical for administrators, faculty, and staff to understand the profound impact that emotional health problems can have on all aspects of university life. The campus community must be able to identify students who are distressed and assist them in getting the support they need. We never signed up for this but we are all in this together!

  5. College students are presenting with greater emotional health needs than ever before • 2010 American College Health Assoc. Survey • 95,712 Students Surveyed • Within the last year: • 48% felt overwhelming anxiety (12,960) • 38% felt overwhelming anger (10260) • 30% felt so depressed, difficult to function (8100) • 6% seriously considered suicide (1620) • 5% engaged in self-inflicted violence (1350) • 1.3% attempted suicide (351)

  6. College students are presenting with greater emotional health needs than ever before • 2010 American College Health Assoc. Survey • 95,712 Students Surveyed • Within the last year, % diagnosed or treated for: • 10% Anxiety (2700) • 10% Depression (2700) • 6% Sleep Disorder (1620) • 5% Panic Attacks (1350) • 4% Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (1080)

  7. Trends Among College and University Counseling Centers • 2010 National Survey of Counseling Center Directors • Data from 320 UCC Directors • 24% of clients on psychotropic medications • Greater clinical (versus developmental) demands • 91% of Directors report trend toward greater number of students with severe psychological issues • 44% of clients having ‘severe psychological problems’ • ‘Crisis issues requiring immediate response’ being largest growing category • On average, UCCs hospitalize 1.4 students per 1000

  8. Contributing Factors to the Decline of College Students’ Emotional Health • Economical • High Cost of a College Education • Unemployed Parents • Needing to work while attending college • Incurring significant amount of debt • Self Imposed Pressure • Pressure to succeed • Need to Obtain Advanced Degrees • Desire for a High Paying Job • Uncertain Job Market • Contextual and Environmental • 9 -11 • Terrorism • War • Uncertain World

  9. We never signed up for this but we are all in this together! • What is our role? • recognize the warning signs • know how to offer hope • know how to refer to the appropriate service You can make a difference in a student’s life!

  10. Warning Signs Change in Mood Change in Appearance Expressions of Hopelessness Absenteeism Change in Sleeping Habits Change in Eating Habits Lack of Concentration Declining Grades

  11. Offering Hope Expressing Care and Concern Listening Knowing When to Refer Knowing Where to Refer Connecting the Student to Appropriate Resources

  12. Responding to the Decline of College Students Emotional HealthInnovative Programs, Policies, and Practices • University Behavioral Concerns Committee • Early Intervention and Assessment Team • ECU Cares: Reporting a student of concern • Training the Frontlines on: • recognizing the warning signs • knowing how to offer hope • knowing how to refer to the appropriate service • QPR (Question, Persuade and Refer) an emergency mental health intervention for suicidal persons • Involuntary Withdrawal

  13. Questions……..

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