Supporting Students

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Supporting Students

Faculty are in a unique position in students’ lives, serving as both educators and mentors in day-to-day interactions with them. Often faculty may be the first point of contact for a student who is struggling with mental health issues and need to be positioned as allies to guide and nurture students as they navigate the complexities of college life.

The sections below are intended to provide you with suggestions for how to support our students and understand what and how to identify your own limits. We invite you to find ways to be an ally and be better informed about the issues and signs of students in distress.

• 4 Ways Faculty Can Be Allies for College Student Mental Health

• Guide for Responding to Distressed Students

• How to Recognize Signs

• How to Determine When to Refer a Student

• Inclusive Teaching Practices

• Recognizing Your Limits / Faculty Well-Being