"Mental health has become the subject of open, honest discussion in higher education and beyond. Fallout from the pandemic thrust mental health into an even broader, brighter spotlight, exposing long-standing sources of stress, anxiety, and depression and creating new ones. Mental health is integral to one’s ability to succeed academically, and colleges and universities must…
This session will assist educators in understanding how mental health difficulties can interfere with student success, both academically and professionally, and provide strategies for preventing and remediating failures attributed to mental illness. Speaker: Michael Redinger, MD, MA, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine
"Mental health has become the subject of open, honest discussion in higher education and beyond. Fallout from the pandemic thrust mental health into an even broader, brighter spotlight, exposing long-standing sources of stress, anxiety, and depression and creating new ones. Mental health is integral to one’s ability to succeed academically, and colleges and universities must…
Through the course, we will discuss creative professional development opportunities and tools. In addition, we will touch upon self-care opportunities and overall wellness. The process will involve examples or programs, training, and resources in addition to specific benefits offered at WesternU.
As Carol Moore notes in her article, “Advising: Meeting Student Needs?”, “only 22% of colleges have the advising function staffed by professional advisors.” At schools with professional advisors, students often encounter a well-oiled machine of advising that transitions them from their first years of college with a general advisor to more focused work with a major-specific…
Workplace burnout and mental health are highly discussed topics but seemingly difficult to practice. How do we prevent burnout and prioritize mental health in the workplace? Gloria Chan Packer discusses the importance of establishing work/life balance by listing practices of boundaries and prioritizing mental health. By the end of the TEDx presentation, attendees will be…
The course will discuss ways to create a routine and culture of selfcare in the workplace no matter the setting. In addition, the course will discuss many self-care options for improving overall wellbeing and rejuvenation. Learning Objectives: Explain the importance of self-care Identify self-care practices to help improve one’s wellbeing Define self-care practices that can…