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Informationen zum Autor Bruce Sharkin Klappentext College Students in Distress provides college personnel with invaluable information on how to identify and refer emotionally troubled students for professional counseling. Dr. Bruce S. Sharkin, a staff psychologist at Kutztown University in Pennsylvania, addresses general warning signs of student distress, symptoms of specific psychological problems such as anxiety and depression, guidelines for interventions, and methods of making a referral for counseling. The book also examines current mental health issues for college students and provides an overview of common campus policies and procedures, such as psychological emergencies, withdrawal and readmission, and mandatory counseling. Zusammenfassung Provides college personnel with information on how to identify and refer emotionally troubled students for professional counselling. This book includes the answers you need to manage difficult - and potentially dangerous - situations on campus. It is useful for those working in residential life, student health, and public safety, and more. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface Acknowledgments Chapter 1. Overview of Current Issues in College Student Mental Health Are Today's Students More Emotionally Troubled? Impact of Mental Health Problems on Academic Functioning and Campus Life Who Is Responsible for Student Mental Health? The Roles and Functions of College Counseling Services About This Resource Guide Chapter 2. General Warning Signs Student Distress: Developmental or More Serious in Nature? Potential Indicators of Emotional Disturbance Summary Chapter 3. Recognizing Specific Problems Anxiety Depression Suicidal Behavior Deliberate Self-Inflicted Harm Substance Abuse Eating Disorders Psychotic Behavior Summary Chapter 4. Approaching a Student with Your Concerns General Guidelines for Intervention Specific Scenarios Summary Chapter 5. The Referral process Ways to Facilitate a Referral to Counseling When There Is a Sense of Urgency Following Up Summary Chapter 6. Specific Issues and Populations to Consider How Much Responsibility to Assume Awareness of Dual-Role and Boundary Complications Dealing with Parents of Distressed Students Dealing with Peers of Distressed Students Students of Color International Students Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Students Student-Athletes Graduate Students Summary Chapter 7. Campus Policies and Procedures Related to Student Mental Health Accommodations for Students with Psychological Disabilities Psychological Crises and Emergencies Withdrawal and Readmission Mandatory Counseling Limitations of Campus Counseling Conclusion References Index ...
