Recognizing Signs of Distress In Students We Serve: Developing skills & acquainting yourself with resources Presenters: Kim Scates, LCSW Andrea L Kimura, M.Ed.

Overview: I. College Students and Mental Health II. Common Stress-Inducing Circumstances III. Common Symptomology IV. Why You? V. Let’s Workshop! VI. Resource Sharing Photo by Element5 Digital on Unsplash November 8, 2018 MASFAP Conference I Celebrating our past, inspiring our future.

College Students and Mental Health Statistics ACHA National College Health Assessment II (NCHA II) Fall 2016 College students reported experiencing the following in the past year: 86.0% Felt overwhelmed by all they had to do 82.6% Felt exhausted (not from physical activity) 50.9% Felt things were hopeless 60.8% Felt overwhelming anxiety 66.0% Felt very sad 60.6% Felt lonely 38.2% Felt so depressed that it was difficult to function 41.0% Felt overwhelming anger National College of Health Assessment II Fall 2016 November 8, 2018 MASFAP Conference I Celebrating our past, inspiring our future.

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How do Missouri College Students Compare? Missouri Assessment of College Health and Behavior (MACHB) 47% reported having anxiety 60.8% at the National level 58% reported facing a great deal of stress 32.2% at the National level 18.5% experienced sleep issues 20.6% at the National Level 4% reported non-consensual sexual contact (PBPV) 11.2- 25% at the National level 2016-2017 Data The MCHBS is administered online every Spring semester to undergraduate students at all coalition campuses across the state. This coalition is made up of 21 private and public colleges and universities across Missouri; comprehensive data is collected since 2012. PBPV (Power Based Personal Violence) ~ the Conservative number of 4% may seem small yet that 4% of 204,000 MO students enrolled in colleges last year is 8160 sons or daughters. That means at the rate of about every hour of every day, a Missouri college student was assaulted in 2015. (Volume 4, Number 11: Power-based Personal Violence on College Campuses) November 8, 2018 MASFAP Conference I Celebrating our past, inspiring our future.

There are a lot of challenges facing our students 2016-2017 Data The MCHBS is administered online every Spring semester to undergraduate students at all coalition campuses across the state. This coalition is made up of 21 private and public colleges and universities across Missouri; comprehensive data is collected since 2012. PBPV (Power Based Personal Violence) ~ the Conservative number of 4% may seem small yet that 4% of 204,000 MO students enrolled in colleges last year is 8160 sons or daughters. That means at the rate of about every hour of every day, a Missouri college student was assaulted in 2015. (Volume 4, Number 11: Power-based Personal Violence on College Campuses) Photo by Tim Gouw @punttim on Unsplash November 8, 2018 MASFAP Conference I Celebrating our past, inspiring our future.

Common Stress-Inducing Circumstances Away from home College is HARD! Part-time job=part-time pay Competitive programs Party Culture Hustle Culture The debt is REAL We’re ALWAYS connected November 8, 2018 MASFAP Conference I Celebrating our past, inspiring our future.

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Warning Signs of a Distressed Student Self-harm can be in the way of cutting November 8, 2018 MASFAP Conference I Celebrating our past, inspiring our future.

The Role YOU Play Paying for college is stressful! Talking about money is stressful! You’re a safe person November 8, 2018 MASFAP Conference I Celebrating our past, inspiring our future.

Let’s Workshop! You will break into Triads (groups of 3) and prepare to discuss the three scenarios of a distressed student. Person 1: Staff Member Person 2: Distressed Student Person 3: Observer ~ feedback Rotate through each position as you work through the scenarios. I’m here to help. What do you need? I’m confused November 8, 2018 MASFAP Conference I Celebrating our past, inspiring our future.

Scenario A: Student comes in asking for an increase in their financial aid package. Parents’ financial support has stopped and the student is now solely fiscally responsible for their education and living expenses. The student does have a part-time job. However, it is not enough to make ends meet. You sit down with them to explain the details and the processes and the student breaks into tears. How do you respond to the student in crisis? What words will you use? What actions will you take? Are their resources on campus to which you can refer? “For those of you who have worked with this student, what have you done that has worked well? Was there ever a time that you wish you would have handled differently? What did you do and what would you do now?” 4 minutes then cue them to come back together. What worked well in this scenario? November 8, 2018 MASFAP Conference I Celebrating our past, inspiring our future.

Scenario B: A senior comes in towards the end of the academic year for exit counseling, and they are in shock at the balance of their student loan repayment. As you begin discussing the details of the term of the loan: length of time, interest rate, start date of payment… the student begins to sweat, flushed in the face, difficulty breathing, is not talking, and begins to shake. How do you respond? Consider ways that you can interact with the student that could possibly interrupt this episode to prevent it from escalating. November 8, 2018 MASFAP Conference I Celebrating our past, inspiring our future.

Scenario C: You have a meeting with a student who seems disoriented. They are displaying a flat affect. They seem to not be paying attention to the information you’re providing. Their words seem slow, drawn out, and not always appropriate for conversation being had. How do you respond? What resources might you contact for assistance? November 8, 2018 MASFAP Conference I Celebrating our past, inspiring our future.

University of Missouri- Columbia Student Health Center Counseling Center Office of Financial Success Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Wellness Resource Center Disability Center Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention Center November 8, 2018 MASFAP Conference I Celebrating our past, inspiring our future.

University of Missouri- St. Louis University Health Services Counseling Services Disability Services Social Services Title IX Office Mental Health Information Center November 8, 2018 MASFAP Conference I Celebrating our past, inspiring our future.

University of Missouri- Kansas City Counseling, Health and Testing Center: Disability Services Counseling Center Student Health and Wellness The MindBody Connection Title IX Office Violence Prevention and Response Manager November 8, 2018 MASFAP Conference I Celebrating our past, inspiring our future.

Missouri University of Science and Technology Counseling, Disability Services, and Student Wellness Counseling Disability Services Student Wellness Case Management Student Health Services Office of Institutional Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion November 8, 2018 MASFAP Conference I Celebrating our past, inspiring our future.

Resources on Your Campus to Explore Student Affairs Social Justice Offices Mental Health Behavioral Health Wellness Center Student Health Center Photo by Ali Yahya on Unsplash November 8, 2018 MASFAP Conference I Celebrating our past, inspiring our future.

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Thank You! Contact Information: Kim Scates, LCSW Andrea L. Kimura, M.Ed. MU Student Health Center MU Student Health Center 573-882-1483 573.884.9355 scateskm@Missouri.edu kimuraa@health.missouri.edu November 8, 2018 MASFAP Conference I Celebrating our past, inspiring our future.