Mental Health, Depression & Mood Disorders: How To Identify, Support & Refer Students

Description  Challenge - Understanding how mental illness affects college students Higher Ed professionals interested in taking a deeper dive into understanding common mental health conditions Faculty and staff who desire more strategies for supporting students struggling with specific mental health concerns Managers and Supervisors who want to understand certain mental health conditions so that they can better support their students and their team Key Takeaway Attendees will develop a deeper understanding of depression and mood disorders in college-aged students and will feel more confident overall about supporting students experiencing mental health concerns. Overview Higher education institutions uniquely influence a college student’s personal and professional journey. Traditional college-aged students are at a critical developmental stage in their lives, one in which they are exploring all aspects of their identity, learning skills like self-reliance and independence,