What are the most (2) commonly diagnosed mental health condition among college students?
Which mental health disorder is most commonly associated with genius-level IQ?
Bi Polar
This pop star launched the Born This Way Foundation to help support mental health awareness.
Lady Gaga
What is the phone number for the national suicide hotline?
988
Where is the BMCC Counseling Center Located?
S-343
According to The American College Health Association’s (ACHA) Spring 2023 survey What percentage of College Students Experience Mental Health Conditions? (A. 85% B.23% C.73% D.54%)
Approximately 73% of students who were diagnosed with a trauma-related disorder reported that they had discussed their condition with a healthcare professional within the last 12 months.
A student who constantly gets up out of his seat during class, frequently cuts ahead in the lunch line, and often has difficulty finding his school supplies is most likely showing signs of which mental disorder?
ADHD
Name this celebrity who has discussed her experience with bipolar disorder in her documentary Simply Complicated.
Demi Lavato
What is a simple coping mechanism that can help relieve stress immediately?
Deep Breathing
True or False Counseling is Completely Confidential
False
88% of students who reported this issue said these challenges caused them moderate or high levels of distress (A. Dating B. Academic Stress C. Isolation)
Academic Stress
A soldier who arrives home from war and has frightening dreams that prevent him from sleeping may be experiencing
PTSD
This Female Rapper Wrote a song about living with anxiety and started an online resource for mental health
Megan thee Stallion
What are three daily things you can practice/incorporate into your routine to improve your overall mental health
Exercise, Journaling, relaxing, Connecting with others, Prioritizing sleep, prioritizing eating healthy
True or false: All counseling sessions must take place in-person?
False
Which race/ethnicity saw the highest increases in rates of depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation, among other mental health conditions.
American Indian and Alaskan Native students
People with this disorder may experience:
Hallucinations, Delusions, or Disorganized thinking and speech
Schizophrenia
This African American Female Actress recently Partnered With HBCUs to Make Mental Health Resources More Available to Students?
Taraji P. Henson
What are some of the benefits of counseling?
Ability to set boundaries, increased assertiveness, better relationships, less anxiety, stress relief, Trauma resolution, Greater self-Confidence, Regaining emotional balance. Being seen , being heard, being validated
True or False: I can participate in both individual Counseling and a Counseling group
True
Current Groups
Healing Rhythms: Drumming Circle, Our Black Voices, Grown Folx, Queer Connections & Crafts, Managing Anxiety (and Overthinking): A CBT Group for Anxiety Reduction, Artistic Expressions: Drawing Stress Away, Designated Dads, Women of Courage
In a national survey, what percentage of college students reported struggling with procrastination:
28% 53% 76% 62%
76%
This type of depression that's triggered by changes in the seasons, usually in the fall and winter
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
This Multimedia mogul, Radio Hall of Fame inductee, bestselling author, and host of the Breakfast club founded a Mental Health Platform for people of color.
Charlamagne tha God
https://www.mentalwealthalliance.org/charity-organization-about-us
What are some common reasons college students use counseling services?
•Difficulty adjusting to college or university life
•Trouble concentrating or studying
•Stress, anxiety, or depression
•Academic difficulties/poor grades/probation
•Relationship difficulties and issues, such as with family, friends, or roommates
•Eating problems
•Alcohol and drug use
•Sexual concerns
True or False: As an international student I am able to access Counseling Services
True