Phone: 910.521.6202
Services include counseling, triage, advocacy, crisis services, and prevention education programs.
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“If you see something, say something”
This campaign across campus reminds us of the important role we all have in maintaining a safe campus. For more information about this safety initiative, please visit uncp.edu/SeeSayDo. To ensure everyone feels comfortable in submitting information, we’ve implemented an anonymous form which you can reach directly using the following link: uncp.edu/saysomething. For easy access, you can also find a link to the page and form using the Safe@UNCP button at the top of the UNCP.edu homepage.
If you suspect that you or a loved one is suffering from a mental health disorder, please seek help. One of the resources below may be able to assist. For medical emergencies, dial 911 immediately.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – Call 800-273-TALK (8255
Crisis Text Line – Text NAMI to 741-741
National Domestic Violence Hotline – Call 800-799-SAFE (7233)
National Sexual Assault Hotline – Call 800-656-HOPE (4673)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) - Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Veterans Crisis Line Call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, Chat, or Text 838255
A collection of 300+ eBooks focusing on mental health, mindfulness, wellness, and resiliency. Provided by ULAC.
Print ISBN: 9781684039135
EISBN: 9781684039142
Lcc: LB3609 .L68 2022
The perfect gift for the college-bound student! Based on the popular Mindfulness-Based College (MBC) program at Brown University, this book offers powerful skills to increase academic success and boost mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional health--now and for a lifetime. College is a time of transition. It's a time for learning and preparing to make your own way in the world. But if you're like many teens and young adults, the thought of leaving home and being on your own in a new place can also be intimidating--even overwhelming. That's why you need a solid foundation to help you manage stress, stay focused, and maintain healthy habits--in body, mind, and spirit. Grounded in evidence-based mindfulness, The Mindful College Student will help you cultivate the cognitive and emotional skills you need to increase well-being and reach your highest aspirations. You'll also learn positive coping strategies for dealing with stress, sadness, and anxiety--including diet, fitness, and sleep habits. Most importantly, you'll discover three core self-regulation skills to help steer you toward the life you want: self-awareness, attention control, and emotion regulation. Get ready to take on the world with this fun and informative guide, filled with everything you need to face all of the challenges of college life--and beyond!
Print ISBN: 9781452153131
EISBN: 9781452160580
Lcc: HQ799.5 .P39 2017
Playful and practical advice to make adulthood easier--and more fun.Hello, grown-ups of all ages! In this book, you'll find bite-sized bursts of advice and quirky illustrations celebrating your status as an adult, no matter how long you've officially been one. Remember how when you were a kid you thought being a grown-up meant you could eat whatever you want and stay up all night watching TV? Turns out it's true! (As long as you're willing to accept the consequences and all that other grown-up stuff.)This lighthearted book provides both wisdom and skills for making the most of the post-childhood years, from the ten things you actually need in the kitchen, to the perils of perfectionism (get a lot more comfortable with being wrong), to the best way of opening a champagne bottle. With these handy tips, you can get more of the benefits of adulthood--and less of the bummers.
Print ISBN: 9781642671766
EISBN: 9781642671780
Lcc: LC2574.6 .A39 2021
Co-published with NACADA. Changes on college and university campuses have echoed changes in U.S. popular culture, politics, and religion since the 1970s through unprecedented visibility of LGBTQA persons and issues. In the face of hostile campus cultures, LGBTQA students rely on knowledgeable academic advisors for support, nurturance, and the resources needed to support their persistence. This edited collection offers theoretical understanding of the literature of the field, practical strategies that can be implemented at different institutions, and best practices that helps students, staff, and faculty members understand more deeply the challenges and rewards of working constructively with LGBTQA students. In addition, allies in the field of academic advising (both straight/cis-identified and queer) reflect on becoming an ally, describe obstacles and challenges they have experienced and offer advice to those seeking to deepen their commitment to ally-hood.
Print ISBN: 9781442615960
EISBN: 9781442669420
In the early twentieth century, university administrators and educators regarded bodily health as a marker of an individual's moral and mental strength and as a measure of national vitality. Beset by social anxieties about the physical and moral health of their students, they introduced compulsory health services and physical education programs in order to shape their students' character. Tending the Student Bodyexamines the development of these health programs at Canadian universities and the transformation of their goals over the first half of the twentieth century from fostering moral character to promoting individualism, self-realization, and mental health. Drawing on extensive records from Canadian universities, Catherine Gidney examines the gender and class dynamics of these programs, their relationship to changes in medical and intellectual thought, and their contribution to ideas about the nature and fulfilment of the self. Her research will be of interest to historians of medicine, gender, sport, and higher education.
Print ISBN: 9781642670646
EISBN: 9781642670660
Lcc: LB2342.9
Despite continued growth in enrollments, graduate program attrition rates are of great concern to academic program coordinators. It is estimated that only 40 to 50 percent of students who begin Ph.D. programs complete their degrees. This book describes programs, initiatives, and interventions that lead to overall student retention and success. Written for graduate school administrators, student affairs professionals, and faculty, this book offers ways to better support today's graduate student population, addresses the needs of today's changing student demography and considers the challenges today's graduate students face inside and outside of the classroom. The opening section highlights the shifting demographics and contextual factors shaping graduate education over the past 20 years, while the second describes institutional practices to develop the requisite academic and professional development necessary to succeed in master's and doctoral programs. In conclusion, the editors curate a conversation about different ways institutions can support graduate students beyond the classroom.
Print ISBN: 9781849057875
EISBN: 9781784500603
Lcc: RC423.A1
The BASICS College Curriculum presents a hands-on approach to learning essential life and study skills for college students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This book focuses on the transition to college, developing key academic skills, navigating campus social life, and living away from home for the first time. Ideal as a textbook for ASD college programs and suitable for students to use for self-study, it teaches independence skills, self-advocacy, organization, stress management, and social skills. Each chapter has a lesson-based progressive structure, providing valuable information and advice for the student, useful diagrams, practical exercises and workbook components that can be filled in at home or in class. Self-assessment tools ensure the skills from each chapter can be reviewed and adjusted as necessary.
eBook ISBN: 9781787757585
Print ISBN: 9781787757578
Are you living away from home for the first time, graduating from school or perhaps getting a new job? These transitions can be especially overwhelming to deal with as a young autistic adult. This survival guide is bursting with neurodivergent-friendly advice from autistic people themselves (and a few neurotypicals too) for young adults embarking on their own journeys of self-discovery and independence. From guidance on organising your own money, looking after your home and organising your social life to tips on self-advocacy and important life skills such as driving, voting and volunteering, Haley Moss has you covered. Using personal stories, interviews with experts and tips from other young people, this book gives you tips and tools to boost your confidence, ready to make your mark on the world!
eBook ISBN 9780857009227
Print ISBN: 9781849059848
How do you know which college is right for you? What happens if you don't get on with your roommate? And what on earth is the Greek system all about? As a university student with High-Functioning Autism, Haley Moss offers essential tips and advice in this insider's guide to surviving the Freshman year of college. Chatty, honest and full of really useful information, Haley's first-hand account of the college experience covers everything students with Autism Spectrum Disorders need to know. She talks through getting ready for college, dorm life and living away from parents, what to expect from classes, professors and exams, and how to cope in new social situations and make friends. This book is a must-read for all students on the autism spectrum who are about to begin their first year of college, parents and teachers who are helping them prepare, and college faculty and staff.
Print ISBN: 9781608687381
EISBN: 9781608687398
Lcc: RA777 .H835 2021
Along with all the perks of becoming an adult come challenges and the need to learn skills that help you self-regulate as you venture into new experiences. Highlighting five key areas of life -- physical, mental, emotional, social, and financial -- Be You, Only Better offers science- and experience-backed tools and easy-to-implement techniques for success. Skill-building and self-care practices -- such as journaling, getting enough sleep and exercise, embracing nature, managing time and money, and practicing gratitude, mindfulness, and optimism -- are presented, and each is illustrated with the story of a real young person. These practices will help you create a resilient foundation for your powerful future. You'll discover a wonderfully accessible lifeline and a realistically inspiring guide to leading -- and loving -- your best possible life.
eBook ISBN: 9781784507770
Print ISBN: 9781785924132
College students with autism can face many difficulties during the transition from high school to further education and beyond. Highlighting the various everyday issues that may arise, this book shares practical advice for supporting students on the autism spectrum and helping them to succeed not only academically, but also socially and emotionally. From supporting students with their relationships, to dealing with anxiety and managing independent living, this book covers a breadth of topics. It considers the impact of teaching expectations in higher learning on general adult life, and how to counsel students with autism on academic issues. The author also examines his many years of experience as a community college counselor, sharing the mistakes he has made and the lessons learned, to outline what makes a good counselor and how to take specific steps to ensure success for students with autism in all aspects of college life.
Print ISBN: 9781849057974
EISBN: 9781784500955
Lcc: RC553.A88 R539 2015
The BASICS College Curriculum presents a hands-on approach to learning essential independence and life skills for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The second book helps young adults to explore their identity and self-perception and encourages them to consider their personal characteristics and strengths, to help navigate college life more easily and to provide a starting point for thinking about future careers. Ideal as a textbook for ASD college programs and suitable for students to use for self-study, it focuses on reframing the student's perception of ASD by looking at personal experiences, the language of diagnosis, and ASD in the media and it encourages students to identify their strengths in social, group or work settings. Each chapter has a lesson-based progressive structure, providing valuable information and advice for the student, useful diagrams, practical exercises and workbook components that can be filled in at home or in class. Self-assessment tools ensure the skills from each chapter can be reviewed and adjusted as necessary. The book can be used on its own or in conjunction with the other BASICS curriculum books to further develop essential life skills.
Print ISBN: 9781782407676
EISBN: 9781782408093
Lcc: BF637.M56 .K384 2019
This text gives students practical tools to help with managing stress and life.
Print ISBN: 9789463510035
EISBN: 9789463510059
In this text, a diverse group of higher education students and faculty share a variety of stories.
Print ISBN: 9781526421210
EISBN: 9781529700473
Lcc: RC451.4.S7 S783 2019
Good mental health is essential for students to manage the challenges that university life presents. This book offers pragmatic guidance to support academic and student services staff in engaging with this critical issue, both in terms of being proactive within their role to promote a positive approach to wellbeing, and understanding how to care appropriately for students who may not be flourishing in the university environment. Key topics include: · The pressure points and transitions of student life · The crucial role of departmental and academic staff · How to make mental health policies work · The legal obligations and limits of student support · Creating the conditions for confident support
Print ISBN: 9781952271809
EISBN: 9781952271816
Lcc: LC4818
How teachers can help combat higher education's mental health crisis. Mental health challenges on college campuses were a huge problem before COVID-19, and now they are even more pronounced. But while much has been written about higher education's mental health crisis, very little research focuses on the role played by those on campus whose influence on student well-being may well be greatest: teachers. Drawing from interviews with students and the scholarship of teaching and learning, this book helps correct the oversight, examining how faculty can--instead of adding to their own significant workloads or duplicating counselors' efforts--combat student stress through adjustments to the work they already do as teachers. Improving Learning and Mental Health in the College Classroom provides practical tips that reduce unnecessary discouragement. It demonstrates how small improvements in teaching can have great impacts in the lives of students with mental health challenges, while simultaneously boosting learning for all students.
According to the National Library of Medicine, crisis intervention is, "...a short-term management technique designed to reduce potential permanent damage to an individual affected by a crisis" (Wang & Gupta, 2023). It is the brief application of psychotherapy or counseling to aid individuals, families, and groups (American Psychological Association, 2018). Using crisis intervention may aid in the prevention of more serious consequences, such as PTSD (APA, 2018).
A crisis is defined as an overwhelming event, which can include divorce, violence, death, or the discovery of a serious illness (Wand & Gupta, 2023). The use of crisis intervention may also be used on an emergency basis for individuals experiencing mental health crises, such as an acute psychiatric episode or attempted suicide (APA, 2018).
Sources:
American Psychological Association. (2018). Crisis intervention. https://dictionary.apa.org/crisis-intervention
Wang, D. & Gupta, V. (2023) Crisis intervention. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK559081/
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According to Oxford Learner's Dictionaries (2024), positivity (noun) is defined as, "the practice of being positive in your attitude and focusing on what is good in a situation."
Positive Psychology is the scientific study of the strengths that enable individuals and communities to thrive (The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, 2024). It is the study of what makes life worth living (Test Prep Gurus, 2012). Seen as complementary to already established therapeutic methods, positive psychology is about achieving an optimal level of functioning by building upon one's strengths (University of New Hampshire [UNH], 2024). This field of study is concerned with increasing overall well-being. It is important to note that well-being does not always equal happiness.
There are five pillars of wellness (Test Prep Gurus, 2012): positive emotion, engagement, relationships, meaning, and accomplishment.
Research from positive psychology indicates three main areas that a person's capacity for happiness is set by (UNH, 2024):
The PERMA Model (UNH, 2024) answers the common question, "What is the "good life"?:
What can I do to increase happiness in my life? (UNH, 2024)
Just as every individual is different, the definition of self-care is too. There are several definitions of self-care. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), self care is defined as, "the abilities of individuals, families, and communities to promote health prevent disease, maintain health, and cope with illness and disability with or without the support of a health worker." (2024).
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) expands this definition to include caring for mental health. Mental health includes emotional, psychological, and social well-being (NIMH, 2024). According to NIMH (2024), self-care is taking the time to do things that will help you live well and improve both your mental and physical health.
While the concept of self-care seems simple, its execution can be difficult. Self-care is more than watching your favorite TV-show or playing video games, it involves taking action(s) to increase your physical, emotional, and social health.
NIMH (2024) provides a few self-care tips:
Sources:
Oxford Learner's Dictionaries. (2024). Positivity. https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/us/definition/english/positivity
University of New Hampshire. (2024). Positive psychology strategies for increased happiness. https://www.unh.edu/pacs/positive-psychology-strategies-increased-happiness
The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania. (2024). Home. Positive Psychology Center. https://ppc.sas.upenn.edu/
National Institute for Mental Health. (2024). Caring for your mental health. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/caring-for-your-mental-health#:~:text=Self%2Dcare%20means%20taking%20the,can%20have%20a%20big%20impact.
Test Prep Gurus (Newport Beach). (2012, October 10). What is positive psychology? [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/1qJvS8v0TTI?si=btd-vHXIaBYBzdMU
World Health Organization. (2024). Self-care for health and well-being. https://www.who.int/health-topics/self-care#tab=tab_1
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To understand how to serve student veterans in higher education, it is vital to understand the following terms (Department of Defense Financial Management Regulation, 1999; National Center for PTSD, 2012; South Dakota State University, n.d.)
Statistics (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, 2023):
Sources:
National Center for PTSD. (2012). Active duty vs. reserve or national guard. https://www.va.gov/vetsinworkplace/docs/em_activereserve.html
Department of Defense Financial Management Regulation. (1999). Definitions. https://comptroller.defense.gov/Portals/45/documents/fmr/archive/07aarch/07a_definitions_Feb99.pdf
U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs. (2023). Learn about student veterans. https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/student-veteran/learn-about-student-veterans.asp
South Dakota State University. (n.d.). Working with student veterans. https://www.sdstate.edu/sites/default/files/file-archive/2022-11/Working%20with%20Student%20Veterans.pdf
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