Student Health Mental Health and WellBeing August 2020
Student Health, Mental Health and Well-Being August 2020 Julie Bonner, M. D. , Exec. Dir. Norris Health Center Carrie Fleider, Director, University Counseling Services fleider@uwm. edu
Overview Health and well-being of our students The Culture of Care at UWM - Response from all campus constituents Available programs and services What you can do as Chairs COVID-19
NCHA Data 2018 Within the last 12 months, have any of UWM % the following been traumatic or very (2018) difficult for you to handle? National % (2017) Finances* 41. 25 33. 5 Sleep Difficulties 34. 0 30. 7 Family Problems 31. 6 28. 8 Intimate Relationships 33. 0 30. 5 Other Relationships 32. 2 27. 8 Personal Health Issues 25. 8 22. 4 Health Problems of a Family Member or Partner 24. 0 20. 2 Students reporting no issues* 19. 9 24. 9 Students reporting 3 or more issues* 57. 8 50. 6 *UWM >= 5% difference vs national sample
Within the last 12 months, have any of the UWM % following affected your academic (2018) performance* National % (2017) Stress 34. 9 31. 7 Anxiety 28. 2 25. 1 Depression 22. 5 16. 7 Sleep Difficulties 22. 5 21. 4 Work 19. 9 12. 9 Cold/flu/sore throat 14. 3 13. 5 Concern for troubled friend or family member 10. 9 10. 7 Relationship Difficulties 8. 9 8. 8 Internet Use/Computer Games 8. 7 9. 0 Finances 6. 8 6. 5 Impacted by Discrimination 1. 2 1. 5 *Received a lower grade on an exam or important project; Received an incomplete or dropped the course; Significant disruption in thesis, dissertation, research or practicum work
Medical Services Norris Health Center Medical Services are open on-site and serving students general health care needs. Some services are provided through telehealth and there are no walk -in services at this time to allow for management within the facility of COVID-related and non-COVID related appointments. Students have access to COVID-19 testing through appointments and may get tested in our clinic through our walk-up site if they are symptomatic or a close contact of an asymptomatic individuals.
NCHA Mental Health Data Within the previous 12 months: UWM % National % (2018) (2017) Felt Overwhelming Anxiety 66. 0 60. 9 Diagnosed/Treated for Anxiety 26. 2 20. 4 So Depressed Difficult to Function 48. 0 39. 2 Diagnosed/Treated for Depression 24. 2 16. 5 Seriously Considered Suicide 14. 8 12. 0 Attempted Suicide 2. 8 1. 9
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University Counseling Services Data Students seeking University Counseling Services have consistently reported significantly more histories of: previous MH treatment previous psychotropic medication use history of self harm UCS clients also indicate significantly lower levels of functioning at intake
Recent COVID Data on SI in CDC study One in four people aged 18 to 24 seriously contemplated suicide in June, according to new research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The data are the latest in a series of reports highlighting increases in anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The CDC surveyed about 5, 400 people in the last week of June on how their mental health has been during the pandemic. About 41 percent reported at least one negative mental health issue, including symptoms of anxiety or depression, or increased substance use to cope with stress. Overall, about 11 percent of respondents said they had seriously considered suicide over the past 30 days. Those aged 18 to 24 were significantly more likely to report this, with 25. 5 percent saying they had seriously considered suicide. Minority groups and essential workers were also much more likely to report considering suicide.
How to Access University Counseling CALL (414) 229 -4133 for phone triage or urgent need Services Provided During COVID: • Individual, Group, Couples counseling • Psychiatry services • Triage and urgent services • Let's Talk – sign up a day ahead via website • Case management services • Silvercloud Groups • You@UWM • Liaison relationships (Housing, MCC, Athletics and more. . . ) • Outreach services for departments - faculty consultations (contact fleider@uwm. edu)
What can you and your department do? Make sure fac/staff are also aware of these student problems and of resources available to support student success Bring in trainings as needed Create or continue a departmental culture of: Responsiveness to student needs as well as that of fac/staff through: Discussion with willing students re these issues not only appropriate but encouraged (uwm. edu/mentalhealth video) Regular conversation Encourage outside training Course timelines/due dates/other requirements allow for flexibility Modeling of this approach Promote fac/staff use of resources, as needed and as appropriate Attentiveness to grad students
Health Promotion and Wellness Provides programs and services that promote student well-being and academic success. Let HPW Help You. . . Plan/Facilitate a training or presentation for your student group Provide a referral for a student you are concerned about Obtain health education materials on a variety of health and wellness topics Learn more about college health issues and trends Programming and services are available addressing: Alcohol & Other Drugs, Emotional Health, Healthy Relationships, Nutrition, Sexual Violence, Sleep, Survivor Support and more! More information at: https: //uwm. edu/norris/health-services/wellness/
YOU@UWM You@UWM provides customized student success and well-being information Web-based platform is available 24/7 Features include: Curated campus resources Goal setting tools Self-reflection assessments Create an account: https: //you. uwm. edu/ More information: https: //uwm. edu/norris/youatuwm/
Silver. Cloud Online mental health tool available to all faculty, staff, and students at no cost. It offers self-guided programs on: Anxiety Depression Stress Resilience Insomnia Based on cognitive behavioral therapy principles, the self-guided programs are available any time, on any device (as an app too!) Create an account: https: //uwsystem. silvercloudhealth. com/signup
Digital Resources: Help Spread the Word! Post YOU@UWM and Silver. Cloud links on Canvas pages Share YOU@UWM content directly from the portal to students Refer students to Silver. Cloud programs that may be most helpful Include YOU@UWM and Silver. Cloud information on course syllabus Encourage the use of goal setting tools offered by both platforms Interested in learning more about these resources? Sign up for a short overview session! Forms QR Code & Link: https: //forms. office. com/Pages/Response. Page. aspx? id=w 3 r. KC 7 b 8_U 6 J 623 pd g. PPIe 6 oay. RWf. FFBk. Ozx. Ne. P 1 V 59 UMk. Mx. TEJOQk 5 HOTd. VVUNFR 1 VRWk. ZM QTFXWi 4 u
UWM Resources Physical Well-Being Norris Health Center (Norris building) Norris Health Promotion and Wellness (NWQ 5 th floor) Rec Sports and Fitness Classes (Klotche) UWM Food Center and Pantry
Mental Health and Mixed Resources University Counseling Services (NWQ 5 th floor) Psychology Department Clinic (Pearse Hall) Norris HPW Victim Advocacy (NWQ 5 th floor) Norris HPW MH Outreach (NWQ 5 th floor) Norris HPW AODA (NWQ 5 th floor)
Mental Health and Mixed Resources (cont. ) Chancellor’s Advisory Committee on MH uwm. edu/mentalhealth Student Support and CARE Teams (uwm. edu/reportit) FEI EAP for permanent staff and faculty (feieap. com- password SOWI) Other HR sponsored trainings (yoga, stress reduction, etc)
COVID – 19 Panther Health and Safety Standards Symptom Monitoring Syllabus Statement Training Reporting systems Building Preparedness and Facilities Student support to follow public health guidance
Conclusions and Next Steps There are more students coming to UWM with physical and mental health issues and these issues are more serious than in the past. These issues impact academic success of our students These are complex, interconnected issues that require collaborative comprehensive strategies for prevention and intervention. UWM has seen positive results from our work to address issues such as high-risk drinking and suicide prevention– data shows we are making progress and need to continue to make progress. We need to focus our limited resources on our priorities.
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