The GLCA hosted a Presidential Summit on Mental Health and Wellness in December 2019. Mental health and wellness are issues that touch all of us, regardless of what role we have on our campuses. The summit was an opportunity to meet as a consortium to deepen our understanding, learn from experts, and from one another.
The motto for the summit was Learn, Share, Do. Learn: Learn from outside speakers and panelists and from each other. Share: Share with others in similar positions and through informal exchange of ideas, networking, and benchmarking. Do: Campus teams work together on a campus-based plan of action. This summary and resources page continues our work of learning and sharing.
KEYNOTE
Healthy Minds Network, University of Michigan, Sara Abelson, “Framing the Issues: Data, Trends and Responses Nationally” slides
NATIONAL ORGANIZATION PRESENTATIONS
The JED Foundation, Nance Roy, “Overview of JED’s Comprehensive Approach” and JED handout
Active Minds, Laura Horne, “Framework for Effective Student Engagement” slides and “Recommendations to Shape a Positive Mental Health Climate on College Campuses with and through peer-to-peer networks” handout
The Steve Fund and the University of Maryland, Carlton Green, “Equity in Mental Health Framework” handout
The Steve Fund “Creating Equity in Mental Health” handout
PANEL: INNOVATIONS AND BEST PRACTICES
The JED Foundation, Kristelle Aisaka, “Best Practices for JED Campuses” slides and JED Campus handout
Healthy Minds Network, Sara Abelson, “Structural Change” slides
Active Minds, Laura Horne, “Innovations and Best Practices” slides
Carlton College, Janet Lewis Muth, 1) annotated bibliography of positive psychology resources, 2) classroom activities to increase student well-being
Grinnell College – Andrea Tracy 1) slides 2) Faculty Summer Workshop (schedule and readings), 3) Summer Workshop Report (How Faculty Can Help Support Academic Success and Student Well-being)
PANEL: BUILDING INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY FOR INCLUSIVE MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Ohio State University, Chelsi Day slides not available
The Steve Fund and the University of Maryland, Carlton Green slides not available
Wilfrid Laurier University, Michael Woodford, “Promoting Mental Health of Gender and Sexually Diverse Students” slides
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Healthy Minds Network: Investing in Student Mental Health
Healthy Minds Network: FAQs about Student Mental Health Data and Statistics
Campaign: “Make it OK” and “Stop the Silence”
Resources for supporting students during and/or returning from leaves of absence: