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How to Assess a College’s Mental Health Offerings

How to Assess a College’s Mental Health Offerings . Moderator: Traci Flowers, MEd – Loyola Academy. Panelists:. Jennifer Buxton McClendon, MEd, EdS – University of Missouri Jennifer L. Jeziorski -Fast, PsyD – Lake Forest College Michael McClendon, PsyD – University of Tulsa

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How to Assess a College’s Mental Health Offerings

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  1. How to Assess a College’s Mental Health Offerings Moderator: Traci Flowers, MEd – Loyola Academy

  2. Panelists: Jennifer Buxton McClendon, MEd, EdS – University of Missouri Jennifer L. Jeziorski-Fast, PsyD – Lake Forest College Michael McClendon, PsyD – University of Tulsa Benjamin Schwartz, PsyD – University of Illinois - Chicago

  3. Mental Health Awareness • Why is mental health during the college years so important? • High stress environment • Prime time for initial presenting concerns • Pre-existing conditions & learning to cope without parents • Growing focus on mental health resources

  4. Institutional Demographics Variable needs based on student population

  5. Lake Forest College • ~1500 students, primarily residential • 58% female, 42% male • 24% ethnic minority • 13:1 student to faculty ratio • 122 faculty, 98% with PhDs • 16% international students • 78 countries • 40+ languages spoken on campus • 50%+ are in varsity, intramural, or club athletics • Most involved in one or more of 50+ campus organizations

  6. University of Illinois - Chicago • Urban campus setting • 27,500 Students • 16,500 undergraduate • 11,000 graduate • Regularly in top 10 most diverse campuses in U.S. • International and non-traditional students • 80% Receive financial aid • 85% Commuters

  7. University of Missouri • Columbia, MO • 34,000+ total students, • 26,500 undergraduates • Mostly traditional • 22% Pell eligible • Growing minority & international student population (120 countries) • Growing non-resident population: • ~20% of 2012 freshman class from Illinois • ~70% of J-School in non-resident

  8. University of Tulsa • Tulsa, OK • 4,092 Students • 3,004 Undergraduate • 23% International Students • 66 different countries • 44% China • 14% Saudi Arabia • Smallest Division I NCAA school with a football team • ~10% Student Athletes

  9. Psychological Services Staff

  10. What students, families, and counselors can be looking for when searching for schools: • Disability Services vs. Student Counseling/Psychological Services • Is mental health considered in the application process? • Request to meet with each department during campus visit. • Don’t forget off campus resources. • Student discounts may be available • Encourage students to be advocates for themselves.

  11. Good Questions to Consider: • Is there an additional cost for services? (Session limit, cancellation fee, etc.) • Are assessment services offered? • What documentation is required or helpful when seeking treatment? • Should a student keep their therapist/counselor/doctor from home? • Off campus/referral service availability

  12. Active Minds: History • Founded in 2003 by Alison Malmonat U of Penn • Prompted by suicide of her older brother during her sophomore year • National, non-profit organization • On college campuses, starting to pop up in high schools • 423 chapters nationwide

  13. Active Minds Chapters • Student run with a faculty advisor • Raise awareness on campuses and in their communities • Promote positive mental health • Educate peers about the signs and symptoms of mental health disorders • Encourage students to reach out for help when needed • Refer students to campus resources • Typical Chapter Activities: • Step Inside My Head: Teens Speak Out • Post SecretU • Play Dates during finals week to relieve stress • Awareness Campaigns • Mental Health workshops • Stress management, other life skills • Act as peer advisors/counselors

  14. Staff Psychologist Panel Jennifer L. Jeziorski-Fast, PsyD – Lake Forest College Michael McClendon, PsyD – University of Tulsa Benjamin Schwartz, PsyD – University of Illinois - Chicago

  15. Helpful Resources •  Promoting Mental Health and Preventing Suicide in College and University Settings:   http://www.sprc.org/sites/sprc.org/files/library/college_sp_whitepaper.pdf • The Mental Health Needs of Today’s College Student: http://depts.washington.edu/apac/roundtable/1-23-07_mental_health_needs.pdf • JED foundation: http://www.jedfoundation.org/professionals/programs-and-research • How to Assess a College’s Mental Health offerings:  http://thechoice.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/01/28/mental-health/ • National Alliance on Mental Health: http://www.nami.org/ • Action steps before applying to college:  http://www.nami.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Find_Support/NAMI_on_Campus1/Must_Dos_Before_Applying_to_Colleges.htm • Ulifeline: http://www.ulifeline.org/static/must_select_a_school

  16. Questions?

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