UC Riverside’s Mental Health/Healthier Campus Climate Initiative

1. UC Riverside’s Mental Health/Healthier Campus Climate Initiative Stacey Grady, Mental Health Educator Jennifer Miller, Director, Well Sarah Pemberton, Student Affairs Case Manager

2. UC Student Mental Health Task Force Charge • Assess trends in student mental health • Review services at UC campuses • Determine the level of services needed • Assess campus resources

3. Homesickness Roommates Relationships Achievement Independence Adjustment and Developmental Issues Crises VS. • Suicide • Homicide • Stalking • Sexual assault • Psychosis • Eating disorders • Drugs/alcohol

4. Creating Healthier Campus Communities:A Tiered Model for Improving Student Mental Health Tier 1 Critical Mental Health and Crisis Response Services Tier 2 Targeted Interventions Tier 3 Creating Healthy Learning Environments: A Comprehensive Approach to Prevention

5. UC Reflects National Trends • Increased demand for counseling and student support services • Increased severity of problems • Expanding and vulnerable populations: • International students • Racially and ethnically under-represented students • Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgendered students • Graduate students

6. Impact on Academic Environment Medical Social Worker Residential Life Staff Faculty Psychologist From Counseling Services Campus Police Other Campus Departments Student College Dean Judicial Affairs Staff Dean of Students Roommates/ Parents/ Alumni Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Academic Department Personnel Campus Physician

7. Mental Health and College Students “The most painful thing I experience as a clinician is witnessing the amount of suffering that students endure before seeking help. They often suffer alone, which compounds the problem. They don’t want to burden parents or friends, and ironically that selfless desire increases their isolation, which worsens the problem. They haven’t learned yet that sharing stress invites others to share their own stress, which solidifies connections, and provides opportunities for new perspectives and solutions.” -Richard Kadison, MD from “College of the Overwhelmed”

8. Mental Health and College Students Mental Health Facts for Students • 1 out of every 5 young people suffers from some form of diagnosable mental illness. • Suicide is the third leading cause of death among people ages 15-24, and the second leading cause of death in college students ages 20-24. • Approximately 1100 college students complete suicide every year. • 44% of American college students reported feeling symptoms of depression. • 4 out of every 5 young people that contemplate or attempt suicide exhibit clear warning signs. • 80-90% of people that seek the necessary form of mental health treatment can function the way they used to. • Stereotypes are one of the largest barriers preventing young people from seeking the help they need. All statistics have been provided by 1 NYU Child Study Center; 2 the Surgeon General's Report on Mental Health; 3 the Center for Disease Control; 4 the N.M.H.A.; 5 A.F.S.P.; 6 American Journal of Psychiatry 10/02; 7 Journal of American Medical Ass. 5/12/99; 8 the Wall Street Journal.

9. The WELL (Well-being, Empowerment, Life, Learning) Highlander Union Building 248 (951) 827-WELL www.well.ucr.edu UCR offers a variety of wellness-related programs that are designed to support holistic student health and well-being. The WELL is a coordinated center for UCR’s wellness programs. The WELL serves to create a safe, supportive, and connected campus environment through the promotion of healthy minds, bodies and communities.  The WELL provides accessible, robust resources and support for students in the areas of physical, social, emotional, cultural and spiritual wellness through a network of peer educators, mentors and professionals. 

10. The WELL Origins • Designed by an advisory team composed of representatives: • Counseling Center • Recreation Center • Health Center • AVC/Dean of Students Office • Student Affairs Communications • Graduate and Undergraduate Students

11. WELL Partners Continued… Offices in the division of Student Affairs Ethnic and Gender Programming Offices International Student Programs Services for Students with Disabilities Student Conduct and Academic Integrity Programs Student Life Graduate Student Association ASUCR ASPB

12. Pop quiz… • What does a healthy and well UC Riverside student look like to you? • What resources might they utilize on campus? • How do the relationships of the offices strengthen the preventative focuses? • What preventative resources are available at the WELL?

13. 8 Dimensional Model of Wellness Wellness is . . . an active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a more successful existence. — National Wellness Institute

14. Attributes of a Healthy Student • Exercising regularly • Eating properly • Getting regular physical check-ups • Avoiding the use of tobacco or illicit drugs PHYSICAL WELLNESS • Keeping a positive attitude • Being sensitive to your feelings and the feelings of others • Learning to cope with stress • Being realistic about your expectations and time • Taking responsibility for your own behavior • Dealing with your personal and financial issues realistically • Viewing challenges as opportunities rather than obstacles • Functioning independently but knowing when you need to ask for help EMOTIONAL WELLNESS

15. Attributes of a Healthy Student Learning because you want to - not because you are told to. Doing the work assigned. Learning through varied experiences - reading, writing, sharing and exploration Observing what is around you Listening Finding applications for material learned in the classroom Staying current with world affairs/news Questioning Exposing yourself to new experiences (e.g. arts, theater) • Being comfortable with and liking yourself as a person • Interacting easily with people of different ages, backgrounds, races, lifestyles • Contributing time and energy to the community • Communicating your feelings • Developing friendships • Recognizing a need for "fun" time in your life • Budgeting and balancing your time to include both responsibilities and relaxation SOCIAL WELLNESS: INTELLECTUAL WELLNESS

16. Attributes of a Healthy Student Being open to different cultures and religions Giving your time to volunteer or participate in community service activities Spending time defining personal values and ethics and making decisions that complement them Spending time alone in personal reflection Participating in spiritual activities Participating in activities that protect the environment Caring about the welfare of others and acting out of that care • Finding satisfaction and worth in your work • Ensuring your work environment and relationships are comfortable • Being aware of the natural environment you live in • Recognizing opportunities that lead you to new skills and acting on those opportunities • Working to ensure the stability and longevity of our natural resources ENVIRONMENTAL SPIRITUAL

17. Attributes of a Healthy Student Learning and teaching tasks. Preparing to make use of your gifts, skills, and talents in order to gain purpose, happiness, and enrichment in your life. A fit between who you are called to be and what you are called to do. Finding the place where your deep desires and gifts meet a need in the community. Continually learning new skills and seeking challenges that lead to personal growth and a better world. • Being aware and respectful of your own faith, traditions and cultural background. • Learning about, accepting, and contributing to the diversity and richness present in other faiths and cultural backgrounds. • Acting towards oneself and all others with sensitivity, consideration, understanding, appreciation, tolerance, and civility. MULTICULTURAL OCCUPATIONAL

18. Services at UCR Health Center Comprehensive medical care for students Individual Health Assessment/Counseling Women’s Health Clinic STD/STI & other health related testing (Lab) Dental Clinic Pharmacy (prescription & OTC) Travel Clinic Psychiatric Services

19. Services at UCR Counseling Center • Individual, Group and Couples Counseling • (available 24 hours by phone951-UCR-TALK  or 2-TALK on campus) • Crisis Intervention Services & Consultation • Psychological Testing • Psychiatric Services • Community Referrals • Specialized Stress Management Programs • Outreach to Campus Community on • various topics • Consultation for staff, faculty, • parents & students

20. more … UCR Counseling Center • Specialized Stress Management Programs • Biofeedback – 6 Sessions of training on Relaxation and Meditation • StressBusters Peer Educators – Provide training to small student groups in Stress Management and Relaxation Exercises • Weekly drop in Meditation/Relaxation Group at SRC • Deep Breathing, Meditation and Relaxation Audio Exercises at counseling.ucr.edu and www.myspace.com/ucrcounseling

21. Campus Recreation Group Exercise Classes Outdoor Excursions Intramural Sports Leagues

22. Why is WELLness important? • Maslow’s hierarchy of needs: physiological, safety, belongingness and love, esteem, and self-actualization • Chickerings’ vectors of development: Developing competence, managing emotions, moving through autonomy towards interdependence, developing mature interpersonal relationships, establishing identity, developing purposes, developing integrity

23. Chickerings’ seven vectors timeline

24. Let’s take a look at the website: http://well.ucr.edu - Online assessment tools - Campus resources, community resources • Request for programs • Program calendar …much, much more…

25. Health Initiatives • Topics: • Alcohol, Tobacco & Other (50%) • Sexual Responsibility (40%) • Other Health & Wellness Topics/Issues (10%) Awareness Campaigns Educational Speaker Series Educational Workshops & Classes Social Norms Campaign Environmental Strategies/Efforts Saferide Program Informational Website Online Assessment Tools Social Programming/Support Campus & Community Service Peer-to-Peer support

26. Diversity initiatives • Create and sustain a socially just and inclusive campus community • Community involvement • Graduate student outreach • International student outreach • Opportunities for students and the University to engage as a learning community • Student support services • Leadership training • Co-curricular activities and cross-cultural events • Help students understand, engage, and contribute as productive citizens in a diverse world

27. Peer initiatives • Academic Advising Peer Mentors • Active Minds Peer Educators • Asian Pacific Islander Peer Mentors • Golden ARCHES Peer Educators • Honors Peer Mentors • Housing Theme Hall Peer Mentors • Learning Center Peer Mentors • Learning Community Peer Mentors • LGBTRC Peer Connections • R.E.A.C.H. Peer Educators • S.O.A.P (Student Organization Advising Peers) • Stress Busters Peer Mentors • And the list is growing…

28. Mental Health Initiatives Student Affairs Case Manager- provide support to students through providing referrals, linkage, advocacy, problem solving, community resources, support in managing the demands of a UCR student. Critical Student Incident Team- UCR staff and law enforcement professionals who provide support to the UC Riverside community through addressing the needs of students who are facing significant emotional/personal challenges, distress, disruption, or who are potentially harmful to themselves or others.

29. Let’s Talk About Stress…

30. Test Anxiety Test Anxiety • Causes: • Who Gets It: Worriers Perfectionists Underprepared Source – http://kidshealth.org

31. Effects of Stress on Studying Emotional Stressors 8 or more: 2.72 GPA Little or no stress: 3.3 GPA TV and Computer Use Limited TV: Less than 1 hour videos daily: 3.37 GPA 3.31 GPA 2 hours TV daily: More than 5 hours video 3.21 GPA games daily: 2.98 GPA 4 hours TV daily: 3.04 GPA Binge Drinking, Drugs, and Smoking Alcohol: - Drug Use - Smoking - Concerns: Concerns: Smoked In Last 30 Days: 2.92 GPA 2.94 GPA 3.12 GPA No Concerns: No Concerns: Not Smoking: 3.28 GPA 3.25 GPA 3.28 GPA Difficulty Sleeping 20% of students with sleep problems: 3.08 GPA Sufficient sleep: 3.27 GPA

32. Resources • Student Affairs Case Manager 381 Highlander Union Building 951-827-9354 sarah.pemberton@ucr.edu • The WELL 248 Highlander Union Building 951-827-9355 (UCR-WELL) www.well.ucr.edu • Counseling Center Veitch Student Center 951-827-5532 www.counseling.ucr.edu • Campus Health Center Veitch Student Center 951-827-3031 www.campushealth.ucr.edu ..many, many more…

33. THANKS! Questions?