Uncovering Resilience in Students with Mental Health Concerns: A Case Study

Last updated January 23, 2019

Course Length

1h 1m

Last Updated

January 23, 2019

Uncovering Resilience in Students with Mental Health Concerns: A Case Study

Last updated January 23, 2019

Learn how to create an aspirational resilience program for students with mental health concerns.

Overview

In today’s higher education landscape, a growing number of students are struggling with decreasing resilience, which frequently harms their academic performance and collegiate experience. As this trend continues to prevail, there is a growing realization that student resilience must be discussed holistically, with special focus on mental health. Well-being and resilience should be considered as critical components of a student’s academic and vocational success.

In response to this issue, a handful of institutions are leading the way in creating and implementing innovative programs that address the relationship between mental health and resilience-by helping students improve skills related to emotional fortitude, grit, and social support.

Join us for this webcast to learn how UMass Amherst has developed a new evidence and strengths-based healthcare program to enhance students’ resilience skills and help them flourish even in the face of mental illness. Participants will learn both short and long-term ways to implement a similar program on their respective campuses.

Who should attend?

Leaders who are looking to bring a resilience building program to their campus to support students with mental health concerns will benefit from this online training.

  • Faculty
  • Academic Deans
  • Deans of Students
  • Wellness Center Staff
  • Directors of Counseling Centers
  • Case Managers
  • Counselors
  • Athletic Coaches

Agenda

This webcast will be hosted by Dr. Genevieve Chandler from UMass Amherst who will explain the key components of constructing and launching a successful resilience building program on campus:

  1. Why Focus on Resilience Building?
  • What research tells us
  • Student participant testimonials
  • Applicable data from student participants
  1. Outcomes of Course Syllabus – “ABCS” of Resilience
  • Active coping
  • Building strength
  • Cognitive awareness
  • Social support
  1. Short-Term vs. Long-Term Action Plans
  • One month from now
  • Six months from now
  • One year from now
  • Tips from the expert