UC Riverside’s Mental Health/Healthier Campus Climate Initiative

Stacey Grady, Mental Health EducatorJennifer Miller, Director, Well

Sarah Pemberton, Student Affairs Case Manager

UC Student Mental UC Student Mental Health Task Force Health Task Force

ChargeChargeAssess trends in student mental health

Review services at UC campuses

Determine the level of services needed

Assess campus resources

Adjustment and

Developmental Issues

Homesickness Roommates Relationships Achievement Independence

SuicideHomicideStalkingSexual assaultPsychosis Eating disordersDrugs/alcohol

CrisesCrisesVS.

Creating Healthier Campus Communities:Creating Healthier Campus Communities: A Tiered Model for Improving Student Mental A Tiered Model for Improving Student Mental

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Tier 3Creating Healthy Learning Environments:

A Comprehensive Approach to Prevention

Tier 2Targeted Interventions

Tier 1Critical Mental

Health and Crisis Response Services

UC Reflects National Trends

Increased demand for counseling and student support services

Increased severity of problems

Expanding and vulnerable populations: International students Racially and ethnically under-represented students Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgendered students Graduate students

Impact on Academic Impact on Academic Environment Environment

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“The most painful thing I experience as a clinician is witnessing the amount of suffering that students endure

before seeking help. They often suffer alone, which compounds the problem. They don’t want to burden parents

or friends, and ironically that selfless desire increases their isolation, which worsens the problem. They haven’t learned

yet that sharing stress invites others to share their own stress, which solidifies connections, and provides opportunities for

new perspectives and solutions.”

-Richard Kadison, MD from “College of the Overwhelmed”

Mental Health and College Students

Mental Health and College Students Mental Health Facts for Students

• 1 out of every 5 young people suffers from some form of diagnosable mental illness. • Suicide is the third leading cause of death among people ages 15-24, and the second

leading cause of death in college students ages 20-24. • Approximately 1100 college students complete suicide every year. • 44% of American college students reported feeling symptoms of depression. • 4 out of every 5 young people that contemplate or attempt suicide exhibit clear

warning signs. • 80-90% of people that seek the necessary form of mental health treatment can

function the way they used to. • Stereotypes are one of the largest barriers preventing young people from seeking the

help they need.

All statistics have been provided by 1 NYU Child Study Center; 2 the Surgeon General's Report on Mental Health; 3 theCenter for Disease Control; 4 the N.M.H.A.; 5 A.F.S.P.; 6 American Journal of Psychiatry 10/02; 7 Journal of AmericanMedical Ass. 5/12/99; 8 the Wall Street Journal.

The WELL(Well-being, Empowerment, Life, Learning)

Highlander Union Building 248(951) 827-WELL www.well.ucr.edu

UCR offers a variety of wellness-related programs that are designed to support holistic student health and well-being. The WELL is a

coordinated center for UCR’s wellness programs. The WELL serves to create a safe, supportive, and connected campus environment through the promotion of healthy minds, bodies and communities. The WELL provides accessible, robust resources and support for students in the

areas of physical, social, emotional, cultural and spiritual wellness through a network of peer educators, mentors and professionals.

• Designed by an advisory team composed of representatives:– Counseling Center– Recreation Center– Health Center– AVC/Dean of Students Office– Student Affairs Communications– Graduate and Undergraduate Students

The WELL Origins

WELL Partners Continued…

• Offices in the division of Student Affairs– Ethnic and Gender Programming Offices– International Student Programs– Services for Students with Disabilities– Student Conduct and Academic Integrity Programs– Student Life

• Graduate Student Association• ASUCR• ASPB

Pop quiz…

• What does a healthy and well UC Riverside student look like to you?

• What resources might they utilize on campus?• How do the relationships of the offices

strengthen the preventative focuses?• What preventative resources are available at

the WELL?

8 Dimensional Model of Wellness8 Dimensional Model of Wellness

Wellness is . . . an active process of

becoming aware of and making choices toward

a more successful existence.

— National Wellness Institute

Attributes of a Healthy StudentAttributes of a Healthy Student

•Exercising regularly •Eating properly •Getting regular physical check-ups •Avoiding the use of tobacco or illicit drugs

•Keeping a positive attitude •Being sensitive to your feelings and the feelings of others •Learning to cope with stress •Being realistic about your expectations and time •Taking responsibility for your own behavior •Dealing with your personal and financial issues realistically •Viewing challenges as opportunities rather than obstacles •Functioning independently but knowing when you need to ask for help

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Attributes of a Healthy StudentAttributes of a Healthy Student• Being comfortable with and liking yourself as a person • Interacting easily with people of different ages,

backgrounds, races, lifestyles • Contributing time and energy to the community • Communicating your feelings • Developing friendships • Recognizing a need for "fun" time in your life • Budgeting and balancing your time to include both

responsibilities and relaxation

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• Learning because you want to - not because you are told to. Learning because you want to - not because you are told to. Doing the work assigned. Doing the work assigned.

• Learning through varied experiences - reading, writing, Learning through varied experiences - reading, writing, sharing and exploration sharing and exploration

• Observing what is around you Observing what is around you • Listening Listening • Finding applications for material learned in the classroom Finding applications for material learned in the classroom • Staying current with world affairs/news Staying current with world affairs/news • Questioning Questioning • Exposing yourself to new experiences (e.g. arts, theater)Exposing yourself to new experiences (e.g. arts, theater)

Attributes of a Healthy StudentAttributes of a Healthy Student• Finding satisfaction and worth in your work • Ensuring your work environment and

relationships are comfortable • Being aware of the natural environment you live

in • Recognizing opportunities that lead you to new

skills and acting on those opportunities • Working to ensure the stability and longevity of

our natural resources

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• Being open to different cultures and religions• Giving your time to volunteer or participate in community service

activities • Spending time defining personal values and ethics and making

decisions that complement them • Spending time alone in personal reflection • Participating in spiritual activities • Participating in activities that protect the environment • Caring about the welfare of others and acting out of that care

Attributes of a Healthy StudentAttributes of a Healthy Student• Being aware and respectful of your own faith,

traditions and cultural background.• Learning about, accepting, and contributing to

the diversity and richness present in other faiths and cultural backgrounds.

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• Learning and teaching tasks.  • Preparing to make use of your gifts, skills, and

talents in order to gain purpose, happiness, and enrichment in your life.

• A fit between who you are called to be and what you are called to do.

• Finding the place where your deep desires and gifts meet a need in the community.

• Continually learning new skills and seeking challenges that lead to personal growth and a better world .

Services at UCR Health Center

• Comprehensive medical care for students

• Individual Health Assessment/Counseling

• Women’s Health Clinic• STD/STI & other health related testing (Lab)• Dental Clinic• Pharmacy (prescription & OTC)• Travel Clinic• Psychiatric Services

Services at UCR Counseling Center

•Individual, Group and Couples Counseling (available 24 hours by phone 951-UCR-TALK or 2-TALK on 951-UCR-TALK or 2-TALK on campuscampus)•Crisis Intervention Services & Consultation•Psychological Testing•Psychiatric Services•Community Referrals•Specialized Stress Management Programs•Outreach to Campus Community on various topics•Consultation for staff, faculty, parents & students

more … UCR Counseling Center•Specialized Stress Management Programs

o Biofeedback – 6 Sessions of training on Relaxation and Meditation

o StressBusters Peer Educators – Provide training to small student groups in Stress Management and Relaxation Exercises

o Weekly drop in Meditation/Relaxation Group at SRC

o Deep Breathing, Meditation and Relaxation Audio Exercises at counseling.ucr.edu and www.myspace.com/ucrcounseling

Campus Recreation

Group Exercise Classes

Intramural Sports Leagues

Outdoor Excursions

Why is WELLness important?

• Maslow’s hierarchy of needs: physiological, safety, belongingness and love, esteem, and self-actualization

• Chickerings’ vectors of development: Developing competence, managing emotions, moving through autonomy towards interdependence, developing mature interpersonal relationships, establishing identity, developing purposes, developing integrity

Chickerings’ seven vectors timeline

Let’s take a look at the website:http://well.ucr.edu

- Online assessment tools- Campus resources, community resources- Request for programs- Program calendar…much, much more…

Health Initiatives

• Awareness Campaigns• Educational Speaker Series• Educational Workshops & Classes• Social Norms Campaign• Environmental Strategies/Efforts• Saferide Program• Informational Website• Online Assessment Tools• Social Programming/Support• Campus & Community Service• Peer-to-Peer support

Topics:

Alcohol, Tobacco & Alcohol, Tobacco & Other (50%)Other (50%)

Sexual Responsibility Sexual Responsibility (40%)(40%)

Other Health & Other Health & Wellness Topics/Issues Wellness Topics/Issues (10%)(10%)

• Create and sustain a socially just and inclusive campus community

• Community involvement• Graduate student outreach• International student outreach• Opportunities for students and the University to

engage as a learning community• Student support services• Leadership training• Co-curricular activities and cross-cultural events • Help students understand, engage, and contribute as

productive citizens in a diverse world

Diversity initiatives

Peer initiatives• Academic Advising Peer Mentors• Active Minds Peer Educators• Asian Pacific Islander Peer Mentors• Golden ARCHES Peer Educators• Honors Peer Mentors• Housing Theme Hall Peer Mentors• Learning Center Peer Mentors• Learning Community Peer Mentors• LGBTRC Peer Connections • R.E.A.C.H. Peer Educators • S.O.A.P (Student Organization Advising Peers)• Stress Busters Peer Mentors• And the list is growing…

Mental Health Initiatives

Student Affairs Case Manager- provide support to students through providing referrals, linkage,

advocacy, problem solving, community resources, support in managing the demands of a UCR student.

Critical Student Incident Team- UCR staff and law enforcement professionals who provide support to

the UC Riverside community through addressing the needs of students who are facing significant emotional/personal challenges, distress, disruption, or who are potentially harmful to themselves or others.

Let’s Talk About

Stress…

• Causes:• Who Gets It:

Worriers

Perfectionists

UnderpreparedSource – http://kidshealth.org

Effects of Stress on StudyingEmotionalStressors8 or more:2.72 GPA

Little or no stress:3.3 GPA

DifficultySleeping20% of studentswith sleep problems:3.08 GPA

Sufficient sleep:3.27 GPA

TV and Computer UseLimited TV: Less than 1 hour videos daily: 3.37 GPA 3.31 GPA

2 hours TV daily: More than 5 hours video 3.21 GPA games daily: 2.98 GPA

4 hours TV daily:3.04 GPA

Binge Drinking, Drugs, and SmokingAlcohol: - Drug Use - Smoking -

Concerns: Concerns: Smoked In Last 30 Days:2.92 GPA 2.94 GPA 3.12 GPA

No Concerns: No Concerns: Not Smoking:3.28 GPA 3.25 GPA 3.28 GPA

Resources

• Student Affairs Case Manager381 Highlander Union Building951-827-9354 sarah.pemberton@ucr.edu

• The WELL248 Highlander Union Building951-827-9355 (UCR-WELL)www.well.ucr.edu

• Counseling CenterVeitch Student Center951-827-5532www.counseling.ucr.edu

• Campus Health CenterVeitch Student Center951-827-3031www.campushealth.ucr.edu

..many, many more…

THANKS! Questions?