As mental illness rates among college students continue rising, a public health approach using upstream prevention strategies is needed. The presenter will share research and innovative programming based on the dual continua model of mental health to help engage students, faculty, staff, and administrators. The programs covered boosted flourishing mental health and simultaneously reduced mental illness symptomology, allowing for positive impacts on students with various levels of mental health needs across the public health spectrum.
Learning Outcomes
Contrast the traditional single continuum model of mental health with the newer, more comprehensive dual continua model of mental health
Describe the prevalence of flourishing mental health among college student populations.
Examine case studies of school-based flourishing interventions and pilot programs and their impacts on student mental health outcomes.
Certification Domains
Foundations of the Student Affairs Profession, Student Learning, Development, and Success
