scholarly journals Recognizing and Supporting Students with Mental Health Disorders: The REDFLAGS Model

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Thomas Kalkbrenner
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
College Students ◽  
College Counseling ◽  
Mental Health Disorders ◽  
College Campuses ◽  
Retention Rates ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
College Counseling Center ◽  
College Counselors ◽  
Health Disorders

<p class="2M-body">The increasing prevalence of Mental Health Disorders (MHDs) and campus violence tragedies has called attention to the issue of MHDs on college campuses. The current article provides an overview of the prevalence and severity of MHDs among college students. In addition, a review of the most common MHDs on college campuses is included. Students with MHDs are at increased risks for a variety of negative consequences. Students who received treatment for MHDs reported a more positive daily functioning and demonstrated significantly higher retention rates. However, a large proportion of the students who are living with MHDs do not receive treatment. Furthermore, college counselors typically only interact with a small proportion of the students who are living with MHDs. Faculty members have more frequent interactions with students and are a valuable resource for recognizing students who are living with MHDs. The REDFLAGS Model, an acronym that identifies eight behavioral indicators of MHDs in students is introduced. A description of how educators can use the REDFLAGS Model as a tool for recognizing signs of MHDs in their students is described. It is not recommended that educators provide treatment for MHDs to their students. Rather, educators can use The REDFLAGS Model to recognize signs of MHDs in students and support them by making referrals to the college counseling center or to other resources. A resource list of mental health support services that are available for college students is included. The resource list can be customized to include resources at specific universities in particular geographic areas.</p>

Emotional and Psychological Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic in College Students

2022 ◽  
pp. 274-287
Author(s):  
Úrsula Vacalebri Lloret
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
College Students ◽  
Social Isolation ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Mental Health Disorders ◽  
Psychological Effects ◽  
Healthcare Crisis ◽  
Health Disorders ◽  
Specific Disorders ◽  
Global Population

COVID-19 has altered the mental health of the global population. The fear of getting sick, combined with other factors from a healthcare crisis—fear of losing loved ones, social isolation, unemployment, uncertainty about the future, etc.—have created the perfect environment for a greater development of psychological health disorders. All sectors of society are being affected by these changes, including above all, college students. The aim of this chapter is to observe the specific disorders college students may develop and what teachers can do about them. A language exchange project will be proposed as an integrated and preventive tool. It will also constitute a resource for eventual mental health disorders management. The combination of these two realities—mental health and education—should work as the basis for further investigation on integrated projects.

Internet-delivered physical activity intervention for college students with mental health disorders: A randomized pilot trial

2010 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. 646-659 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily L. Mailey ◽  
Thomas R. Wójcicki ◽  
Robert W. Motl ◽  
Liang Hu ◽  
David R. Strauser ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
College Students ◽  
Physical Activity Intervention ◽  
Pilot Trial ◽  
Mental Health Disorders ◽  
Health Disorders

Utilization of primary care among college students with mental health disorders.

2018 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 385-393
Author(s):  
James C. Turner ◽  
Adrienne Keller ◽  
Hao Wu ◽  
Matthew Zimmerman ◽  
Jinghe Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
College Students ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Mental Health Disorders ◽  
Health Disorders

Henkilöstöjohtajien asenteet ja mielenterveysongelmien vuoksi alentuneen työkyvyn tukemisen toimenpiteet suomalaisilla työpaikoilla

Kuntoutus ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
pp. 21-35
Author(s):  
Päivi Rissanen ◽  
Marjatta Martin ◽  
Sari Jurvansuu
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Personnel Management ◽  
Work Ability ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Mental Health Disorders ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Health Disorders ◽  
Support Work

Mielenterveyshäiriöt aiheuttavat yhteiskunnalle kustannuksia terveydenhuollon, sairauspoissaolojen ja työn tuottavuuden alenemisen kautta. Työssä jatkamisen tukeminen on tarpeen inhimillisistä, poliittisista ja taloudellisista syistä. Artikkelissa tarkastellaan henkilöstöjohdon asenteita mielenterveysongelmia kohtaan sekä mielenterveyshäiriöiden vuoksi alentuneen työkyvyn tukemista työpaikoilla. Aineisto on kerätty työpaikkojen henkilöstöjohdolle osoitetulla kyselyllä (n = 300). Aineisto analysoitiin tilastollisin menetelmin hyödyntäen suoria jakaumia, ristiintaulukointia, logistista regressioanalyysiä ja tilastollisia testejä. Henkilöstöjohto suhtautui mielenterveysongelmiin myönteisesti ja toivoi työntekijöiltä avoimuutta niiden suhteen, vaikka puolet vastaajista uskoi tiedon yksilön mielenterveysongelmasta voivan johtaa kielteisiin seuraamuksiin työpaikalla. Yleisimpiä työkyvyn tukemisen toimenpiteitä olivat työajan joustomahdollisuudet ja työn uudelleen organisoiminen. Toimenpiteitä toteutettiin useimmiten julkisella sektorilla ja suurissa työpaikoissa. Teollisuuden alalla työn mukauttamista oli tehty vähiten ja siihen suhtauduttiin kielteisimmin. Toimenpiteitä käytettiin enemmän kaikille työntekijöille suunnattuina työkykyä ylläpitävinä toimina kuin mielenterveyskuntoutujille kohdennettuina. Vahvin selittävä tekijä työn mukauttamisen toimenpiteiden toteuttamiselle oli organisaation koko. Vaikka henkilöstöjohto piti työn mukauttamista mielenterveyssyistä lähes poikkeuksetta tarpeellisena, oli toimenpiteiden toteuttaminen edelleen vähäistä.  Abstract Personnel management attitudes and measures to support work ability in Finnish workplaces in connection with mental health disorders Mental health disorders impose costs on society through health expenditure, increased sick leave and declining labor productivity. Support for work continuation is necessary for human, political and economic reasons. The article examines the attitudes of personnel management towards mental health problems and the measures to support reduced work ability in the workplace due to mental disorders. The article is based on a survey addressed to the personnel management of workplaces (n=300). The data was analyzed using statistical methods such as direct distributions, cross-tabulation, logistic regression analysis and statistical tests. Personnel managements’ attitudes towards mental health problems were mostly positive and they wanted transparency from employees, although half of the respondents believed that knowledge of a person’s mental health problem could lead to negative consequences in the workplace. The most common measures to support work ability were flexible working hours and reorganization of work. Work adaptation was more common in the public sector and in large workplaces. In the industrial sector, the measures were fewer and attitudes more negative. The measures were more often used to support all employees’ work ability rather than targeted at mental health rehabilitators. Although personnel management considered the adaptation of work for mental health reasons almost invariably necessary, the measures were still limited. Keywords: mental health problems, work ability, work adaptation, attitudes

Mental Health Issues of International Mainland Chinese College Students in Thailand

2020 ◽  
pp. 102831532096428
Author(s):  
Pengfei Chen ◽  
Hsuanpo Wang ◽  
Xiang You ◽  
Dui Chen ◽  
Renee Shiun Yee Chew
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
College Students ◽  
Family Relationships ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Mental Health Disorders ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Chinese College Students ◽  
Mainland Chinese ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
Health Disorders

This study extends previous research by examining the mental health issues of international mainland Chinese college students in Thailand. The research specifically proposed that mental health issues originate from the relationship between life adaptation and mental health disorders, and this study was conducted to test this assertion. Nine hundred international mainland Chinese college students in Thailand participated in an online survey. The results showed that life adaptation in respect of family relationships, interpersonal relationships, emotions, and learning had a positive effect on mental health disorders and that female and junior students who stayed in Thailand for 1 to 2 years were likely to have significant mental health issues.

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