Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes
Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes
Addressing the Unique Mental Health Needs of College Students
Addressing the Unique Mental Health Needs of College Students
Addressing the Unique Mental Health Needs of College Students
Saturday 5th October 2019
Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes discusses college students' mental health needs, offering strategies for resilience, outreach, and reducing stigma on Counselor Toolbox Podcast.
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Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes
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Get the buttons here!Supporting College Students: Mental Health Insights with Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes
The best way for colleges and universities to nurture resilience among students is to promote health and well-being, especially mental and behavioral health, at the individual, organizational and community levels.
College life can be a rollercoaster of emotions and challenges, and in this episode of the Counselor Toolbox Podcast, Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes dives deep into the mental health needs of college students. With newfound freedoms, expanding social networks, and academic pressures, students face a unique set of stressors that can significantly impact their well-being. Dr. Snipes emphasizes the importance of creating a supportive campus culture that recognizes and addresses these mental health challenges head-on.
She discusses the need for comprehensive services and programs that focus on outreach, education, and prevention. By eliminating fragmentation in mental health services and improving access to biopsychosocial support, campuses can better support their students. Dr. Snipes also highlights the importance of recognizing patterns in campus life that may indicate mental or behavioral health concerns, whether at the individual or community level. Outreach and consultation are key components of her approach. Dr.
Snipes talks about preparing all members of the campus community to recognize and respond to students in need. She shares strategies for effective case-finding through surveys, presentations, self-assessments, and special events aimed at identifying students whose psychological well-being is compromised. A significant part of the conversation revolves around nurturing a positive attitude toward mental health within the campus culture. Dr. Snipes discusses how challenging stereotypes and reducing stigma around counseling can encourage students to seek help when needed.
She also touches on the specific challenges faced by students with disabilities and the importance of both self-referral and off-campus referrals. Emergency services and aftercare policies are also explored, along with the crucial role of student and administration leadership in promoting mental health and suicide prevention. This episode is packed with practical advice and tools for college counselors, coaches, companions, and anyone invested in the mental health of college students.