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UC Riverside’s Mental Health/Healthier Campus Climate Initiative
Stacey Grady, Mental Health EducatorJennifer Miller, Director, Well
Sarah Pemberton, Student Affairs Case Manager
UC Student Mental UC Student Mental Health Task Force Health Task Force
ChargeChargeAssess trends in student mental health
Review services at UC campuses
Determine the level of services needed
Assess campus resources
Adjustment and
Developmental Issues
Homesickness Roommates Relationships Achievement Independence
SuicideHomicideStalkingSexual assaultPsychosis Eating disordersDrugs/alcohol
CrisesCrisesVS.
Creating Healthier Campus Communities:Creating Healthier Campus Communities: A Tiered Model for Improving Student Mental A Tiered Model for Improving Student Mental
HealthHealth
Tier 3Creating Healthy Learning Environments:
A Comprehensive Approach to Prevention
Tier 2Targeted Interventions
Tier 1Critical Mental
Health and Crisis Response Services
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
Impact on Academic Impact on Academic Environment Environment
Psychologist From
Counseling Services
College
Dean
Residential Life Staff
Other Campus
Departments
Dean of
Students
Judicial Affairs Staff
Faculty
Roommates/ Parents/ Alumni
Campus
Police
Medical Social Worker
Academic Department Personnel
Campus Physician
Vice Chancellor
for Student Affairs
Student
“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”
Mental Health and College Students
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 theCenter for Disease Control; 4 the N.M.H.A.; 5 A.F.S.P.; 6 American Journal of Psychiatry 10/02; 7 Journal of AmericanMedical Ass. 5/12/99; 8 the Wall Street Journal.
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.
• 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
The WELL Origins
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
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?
8 Dimensional Model of Wellness8 Dimensional Model of Wellness
Wellness is . . . an active process of
becoming aware of and making choices toward
a more successful existence.
— National Wellness Institute
Attributes of a Healthy StudentAttributes of a Healthy Student
•Exercising regularly •Eating properly •Getting regular physical check-ups •Avoiding the use of tobacco or illicit drugs
•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
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Attributes of a Healthy StudentAttributes of a Healthy Student• 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
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• Learning because you want to - not because you are told to. Learning because you want to - not because you are told to. Doing the work assigned. Doing the work assigned.
• Learning through varied experiences - reading, writing, Learning through varied experiences - reading, writing, sharing and exploration sharing and exploration
• Observing what is around you Observing what is around you • Listening Listening • Finding applications for material learned in the classroom Finding applications for material learned in the classroom • Staying current with world affairs/news Staying current with world affairs/news • Questioning Questioning • Exposing yourself to new experiences (e.g. arts, theater)Exposing yourself to new experiences (e.g. arts, theater)
Attributes of a Healthy StudentAttributes of a Healthy Student• 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
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• 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
Attributes of a Healthy StudentAttributes of a Healthy Student• 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.
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• 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 .
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
Services at UCR Counseling Center
•Individual, Group and Couples Counseling (available 24 hours by phone 951-UCR-TALK or 2-TALK on 951-UCR-TALK or 2-TALK on campuscampus)•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
more … UCR Counseling Center•Specialized Stress Management Programs
o Biofeedback – 6 Sessions of training on Relaxation and Meditation
o StressBusters Peer Educators – Provide training to small student groups in Stress Management and Relaxation Exercises
o Weekly drop in Meditation/Relaxation Group at SRC
o Deep Breathing, Meditation and Relaxation Audio Exercises at counseling.ucr.edu and www.myspace.com/ucrcounseling
Campus Recreation
Group Exercise Classes
Intramural Sports Leagues
Outdoor Excursions
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
Chickerings’ seven vectors timeline
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…
Health Initiatives
• 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
Topics:
Alcohol, Tobacco & Alcohol, Tobacco & Other (50%)Other (50%)
Sexual Responsibility Sexual Responsibility (40%)(40%)
Other Health & Other Health & Wellness Topics/Issues Wellness Topics/Issues (10%)(10%)
• 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
Diversity initiatives
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…
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.
Let’s Talk About
Stress…
• Causes:• Who Gets It:
Worriers
Perfectionists
UnderpreparedSource – http://kidshealth.org
Effects of Stress on StudyingEmotionalStressors8 or more:2.72 GPA
Little or no stress:3.3 GPA
DifficultySleeping20% of studentswith sleep problems:3.08 GPA
Sufficient sleep:3.27 GPA
TV and Computer UseLimited 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 SmokingAlcohol: - 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
Resources
• Student Affairs Case Manager381 Highlander Union Building951-827-9354 [email protected]
• The WELL248 Highlander Union Building951-827-9355 (UCR-WELL)www.well.ucr.edu
• Counseling CenterVeitch Student Center951-827-5532www.counseling.ucr.edu
• Campus Health CenterVeitch Student Center951-827-3031www.campushealth.ucr.edu
..many, many more…
THANKS! Questions?