The UCC & Me
True or False: The only students the Counseling Center see have a diagnosed mental illness.
False. The Counseling Center offers a variety of services to suit diverse needs!
Within the last 12 months, this percentage of students reported feeling overwhelmed by all they had to do.
A. 12%
B. 29%
C. 56%
D. 87%
D. 87%
True or False: LGB youth attempt suicide at nearly 5x the rate of their heterosexual peers.
True. Risk factors for suicide in the LGBTQIA+ community include conflict with family or friends about identity, the threat of violence, bullying, and homelessness.
Name one college-specific factor that may increase the need for mental health support.
Adjustment/homesickness, career-related concerns, academic concerns, time/stress management, etc.
Women are more likely than men to seek help for mental health concerns.
Fact.
Where the Counseling Center is located (Allendale and Grand Rapids).
206 Student Services Center and 101B DeVos Center
Within the last 12 months, this percentage of students reported feeling overwhelming anxiety.
A. 14%
B. 22%
C. 51%
D. 66%
D. 66%
True or False: If someone is going to attempt suicide, there's usually nothing anyone can do to stop them.
False. The majority of individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts display clues and warning signs we can learn and pick up on to provide support and get help. Suicide is the most preventable form of death.
Name two barriers individuals face in seeking mental health care.
Not enough time, lack of awareness of resources, finances, cultural considerations, misconceptions of mental illness, prior negative experiences in treatment, etc.
Mental illness is very rare.
Fiction. Over the course of a lifetime, about 1 in 5 people will experience a diagnosable mental illness.
The cost of utilizing the Counseling Center's services including individual therapy, group therapy, and alcohol and other drugs services.
Our services are free for all current GVSU students.
Within the last 12 months, this percentage of students reported feeling so depressed that it was difficult to function.
A. 2%
B. 5%
C. 26%
D. 45%
D. 45%
True or False: Suicide is the 5th leading cause of death among people ages 15 to 24.
False. Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for people ages 15 to 24.
The two mental health concerns most commonly experienced by college students.
Depression and Anxiety
Those experiencing addiction could get better if they tried hard enough.
First-time appointments are typically scheduled within this time frame.
48 hours. First-time appointments are designed to be quick, accessible, and help our clinical staff understand a next best step of care for a student who is able to share their concerns.
Within the last 12 months, this percentage of students experienced trauma or extreme difficulty handling stressors including but not limited to academics, career, death of a loved one, relationship problems, finances, health concerns, sleep difficulties, and personal appearance.
A. 54%
B. 68%
C. 79%
D. 81%
C. 79%
This percentage of GVSU students have attempted suicide in the past.
A. .04%
B. 1%
C. 6%
D. 13%
D. 13%
This age range is when mental health concerns "peak."
A. Adolescence
B. Young Adulthood
C. Middle Adulthood
D. Older Age
B. Young Adulthood
Mental health concerns usually peak between the ages of 18 and 24.
Seeking support for mental health concerns is not a sign of weakness.
Your plan of action for when the Center is closed and you or a friend are experiencing a mental health crisis.
If living on campus, contact the RA on duty. If living off campus, call 911.
Within the last 12 months, this percentage of students were diagnosed or treated by a professional for at least one mental health condition including but not limited to anxiety, eating disorders, attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, phobias, and substance abuse.
A. 4%
B. 12%
C. 18%
D. 33%
D. 33%
For which population is the rate of suicide the highest?
A. Young African American Women
B. Older White Men
C. Young White Women
D. Older Hispanic-American Women
B. Older White Men
Older White Men have the highest rates of suicide. Women attempt suicide more often than men. African American women have the lowest rates of suicide among any demographic.
Name three reasons besides depression and anxiety that a student may seek mental health counseling.
Relationship problems, substance use/abuse/addiction, academic or career concerns, grief and loss, financial problems, body image or eating concerns, and more!
Mental health problems are rooted purely in biology and genetics.
Fiction. A variety of factors including genetics, culture, social environment, and more contribute to or protect against mental health concerns.