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DTSTART:20250519T153000Z
UID:187801@events.unl.edu
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ORGANIZER;CN=Jaci Gustafson:MAILTO:jaci.gustafson@unl.edu
SUMMARY:NACADA Webinar\: Watering the Roots\, Harvesting Success\: Practica
 l Strategies for Supporting Student Mental Health
STATUS:CONFIRMED
DESCRIPTION:The prevalence of mental health problems among college students
  has been on the rise in recent years\, posing significant challenges for 
 academic advisors who support student success. According to recent studies
 \, a staggering number of college students experience depression\, anxiety
 \, and suicidal ideation\, highlighting the urgent need for effective inte
 rventions and support systems on campus. Research shows that individuals a
 re more likely to seek help when someone they care about expresses concern
  and encourages them to seek support. This presentation will provide atten
 dees with essential insights and strategies to better understand the menta
 l health needs of their students\, with a particular focus on the impact o
 f anxiety\, depression\, ADHD\, and challenges faced by marginalized stude
 nt populations. This webinar goes beyond awareness. The presenters aim to 
 equip attendees with the necessary skills to support college students in d
 eveloping mental health challenges and help connect them with appropriate 
 care. The presenters will discuss communication techniques to initiate sen
 sitive and supportive conversations about mental health. This includes act
 ive listening\, validating feelings\, culturally responsive conversations\
 , and offering resources without judgment. After the webinar\, attendees w
 ill be equipped with the skills to support students developing mental heal
 th challenges and help connect them to appropriate care to harvest success
 .\nPlease register at the website below if you plan to attend.
LOCATION:Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center Room Gaughan Ubuntu 202
URL://events.unl.edu/alec/2025/05/19/187801/
DTEND:20250519T170000Z
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