Title
Mental Health in the Age of the Millennial: The impact of Mental Illness on Academic Performance and Student Retention
Topic
Retention/High-Impact Practices
Session Abstract
College students across the nation are experiencing more mental illness than in previous generations. Why is this? Is Depression or Anxiety a legitimate reason for a student to have an academic problem? What does an at-risk student look like, and how has this picture shifted over time? Participants will gain an understanding of the impact of Mental Illness on academic performance and overall university retention, as well as the positive impact of Counseling and other Mental Health treatment in these areas. Participants will learn strategies to identify and address an at-risk student in their role as faculty or staff.
Keywords
Mental Health, Retention, Counseling Services
Location
West Center 217
Start Date
24-3-2017 3:30 PM
Mental Health in the Age of the Millennial: The impact of Mental Illness on Academic Performance and Student Retention
West Center 217
College students across the nation are experiencing more mental illness than in previous generations. Why is this? Is Depression or Anxiety a legitimate reason for a student to have an academic problem? What does an at-risk student look like, and how has this picture shifted over time? Participants will gain an understanding of the impact of Mental Illness on academic performance and overall university retention, as well as the positive impact of Counseling and other Mental Health treatment in these areas. Participants will learn strategies to identify and address an at-risk student in their role as faculty or staff.
