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Student mental health and wellbeing in higher education : a practical guide / [edited by] Nicola Barden, Ruth Caleb.

Publisher: los angels : Sage, 2019Edition: 1st edition.Description: 240p.ISBN: 9781526421227 (pbk.).Subject(s): College students -- Mental health | College students -- Mental health services | Education, Higher -- Psychological aspects | Well-beingDDC classification: 378.19713 Summary: Good mental health is essential for students to manage the challenges that university life presents. This book offers pragmatic guidance to support academic and student services staff in engaging with this critical issue, both in terms of being proactive within their role to promote a positive approach to wellbeing, and understanding how to care appropriately for students who may not be flourishing in the university environment. Key topics include: · The pressure points and transitions of student life · The crucial role of departmental and academic staff · How to make mental health policies work · The legal obligations and limits of student support · Creating the conditions for confident support
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Good mental health is essential for students to manage the challenges that university life presents. This book offers pragmatic guidance to support academic and student services staff in engaging with this critical issue, both in terms of being proactive within their role to promote a positive approach to wellbeing, and understanding how to care appropriately for students who may not be flourishing in the university environment.
Key topics include:

· The pressure points and transitions of student life

· The crucial role of departmental and academic staff

· How to make mental health policies work

· The legal obligations and limits of student support

· Creating the conditions for confident support

English.

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