Jennifer Henkle Associate Director for Interpersonal Violence Prevention, University of Virginia-Main Campus
Marcus Hotaling Director, Counseling Center, Union College
Shari Robinson Assistant Vice President for Student Life, University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Erica Riba Director of Strategic Higher Education Initiatives, The Jed Foundation
Markie Pasternak Senior Manager of Higher Education, Active Minds, Inc.
Abstract
Demand for campus mental health support has reached near-crisis levels. This session will explore current trends, service utilization disparities, and strategies to enhance trauma-responsive care. Attendees will learn to address the unique needs of diverse student populations and contribute to the development of HEMHA’s next guide for improving mental health services, while supporting faculty and staff in recognizing and responding to at-risk students.
Learning Outcomes
Understand current trends and guidelines for mental health service utilization in higher education.
Appreciate the disparities and inequities in symptom disclosure and use of services for racial/ethnic, sexual, and gender diverse youth.
Generate recommendations for HEMHA’s guide to improve trauma responsive care of services to college students. FINISH DURING COPY EDITING
Certification Domains
Student Learning, Development, and Success, Crisis and Risk Management
