Presented at: 10th Annual Spring Leadership Conference

TAG, You're It! Addressing Collegiate Mental Health During a Pandemic

Session Description

Typically, about 20% of college students have symptoms of a mental health disorder. In 2020, it was over 60%. What’s your role in addressing this growing problem? This presentation will equip you to recognize and respond to signs of mental distress and suicidal crisis and connect a person with help.

Session Goals

"Participants will gain a deeper understanding of mental health disorders, including: -the prevalence and impact of rising anxiety, depression and other disorders among college students today; -the relationship between stress and depression; -warning signs of suicidal behavior and intent; -how to respond to a person in suicidal crisis and connect them to help; and -resources for mental health care and suicidal crisis. "

Presented by: 
Halliburton, Vanita

Single Session

12pm-1pm