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Problem: Mental Health in University Students (Skills ("21st century…
Problem: Mental Health in University Students
What students can do to minimize this
Train the brain
Mindfulness
Strong support system
Keep other aspects of life as stress free as possible
eliminate toxic people, habits, or other stressors
Develop a routine
Avoid falling in the 'success syndrome' mindset
remind yourself that you do not have to prove yourself to anyone
remind yourself that you are doing the best you can each day
take everything with a grain of salt
set realistic goals
Dont put too much pressure on yourself (5)
What Institutions can do to minimize this
Build a greater pool of resources
more mental health specialists
around the clock, 24 hour help
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improved training for academic advisors, counsellors, and staff in general
recognize the signs of mental health struggles during contact with students
Facilitate a Positive Environment (3)
Design a better process for exemptions from school
more simple
not impossible to get
not as lengthy and time-consuming
What professors can do to minimize this
Be available to students seeking help academically
quick and resourceful email responses to questions
be available and willing to meet with students one-one-one
longer office hours
show students you care about their success and are willing, even excited, to help in any way you can
be available to students seeking help emotionally/mentally
be their 'friend'
Skills
Resiliency (2)
Positive Thinking
Independence
Patience
Growth Mindset
Maturity
"21st century skills" (4)
problem solving
What the government can do
funding to support research on mental health strategies
provide free mental health care to students--on and off campus--for services not funded by OHIP
Consider education reform
must intergrate mental health and wellness strategies
much teach students fundamental life skills (see skills section)
higher education is too demanding and competitive
success syndrome=addiction to high achievement (see mental training section)
A broad community-based approach (1)
includes government, health-care providers, post-secondary institutions, student associations and community agencies.
horizontal coordination among all parties