Mental Health
In partnership with Minnesota State, the University of Minnesota hosted a statewide Mental Health Summit for higher education leaders and partners on October 22, 2020. The program schedule and speakers represented the depth and breadth of expertise across the state and were thoughtfully selected to share knowledge, foster discussion, and align priorities to support student mental health.
Keynote Speaker: Sara Abelson, Co-Investigator and Lead for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Projects with the Healthy Minds Network
Presentation Title: College Student Mental Health: National Trends, COVID-19 Impacts, and Opportunities for Action
Mental health problems among college students were at alarming levels and on the rise prior to the eruption of COVID-19. The pandemic has added stressors and exacerbated mental health problems. Sara Abelson reviews the current state of college student mental health nationally, trends over time, and opportunities for action, drawing on the largest study of college student mental health in the U.S., the Healthy Minds Study.
Breakout Session 5: Fostering student wellbeing and resilience: Practice, programs, and initiatives
Mental Health Panel Discussion - September 18, 2019
During President Gabel's inauguration week activities, Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) and the University of Minnesota co-presented a panel on "Student Mental Health from the Lens of Prevention and Resilience." The panel featured experts and U of M faculty and students and was moderated by Stephanie Curtis, Senior Producer of The Thread, MPR.
