Mental Health: How To Identify, Intervene & Refer Students Exhibiting Anxiety, Panic & Stress

Description  Challenge - Helping students with anxiety, panic and stress symptoms Students are experiencing higher levels of stress, anxiety and even panic attacks, all of which negatively affect their personal lives and their academic success.  As educators, we see symptoms but are often not equipped to recognize what is happening or how best to help. Key Takeaway Participants will feel more able to identify, intervene, support, and refer college students exhibiting anxiety, panic, and stress symptoms. Overview Due to the increase in mental health concerns in college students, college administrators, faculty, and staff members must play an active role in the support and referral process. To do this, however, college community members must have a strong understanding of the basics of mental health and, more specifically, the spectrum of anxiety disorders to confidently contribute to relief efforts for students who are struggling. Non-clinical professionals will gain a solid