Mental Health, Substance Misuse & Suicide Prevention: Supporting The Needs Of Diverse Students

Description  Challenge - Supporting student mental health This webinar will showcase how campuses can support college students' mental health outside of the counseling center. This webinar will also feature ways to address the unique needs of diverse student populations. Key Takeaway There is an opportunity for higher education institutions to consider a comprehensive approach to mental health, emotional well-being, substance use, and suicide prevention efforts and start applying those to specific initiatives they can implement on campus.  Overview As we continue to discover a "new normal," higher education institutions must re-evaluate existing programs, policies, and services to ensure they are timely, relevant, and tailored to support the mental health and well-being of diverse populations to fully support and retain their students. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic has illuminated the mental health concerns of college students. As a result, colleges and universities use