Book Title: Indiana University Student Mental Health Initiative Strategic Plan
Book Description: College is a unique time of transition associated with major lifestyle changes. The traditional undergraduate is young and likely transitioning away from life with family and beginning to take on more adult responsibilities. These changes may lead to the onset or exacerbation of mental health issues. Some of the key factors to promoting mental health involve helping students to develop life skills, promoting social connectedness, increasing self-help behavior, and providing mental health services and programs. In addition, Indiana University aims to create a climate where students feel safe and supported, both through culture and specific university policies.
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At Indiana University, our main focus is on our students, and their success is paramount. Critical to that success is health and wellbeing, and we work every day to create an inclusive and caring educational atmosphere that fosters academic and personal growth. Like other universities, we have observed a growing demand for mental health services on all of our campuses. Nationally, the data show an alarming rise in mental distress on college campuses and a corresponding decline in flourishing. In response to our students’ increased needs, over the years IU has evaluated its mental health and wellness offerings, and has made significant progress toward enhancing its services. But as we reckon with the toll of COVID-19, we must and should do more for our students.
Beginning fall 2021, the Indiana University Office of the Chief Health Officer was charged with the following to improve the fostering and care of mental health on all campuses:
- To perform a comprehensive review of all resources, programs, and efforts currently provided on IU’s campuses
- To make specific, pragmatic, and actionable recommendations to the President to improve the ways we support and care for mental health in our students
- To create long-term plans to benchmark and monitor our student’s mental health and make adjustments to our infrastructure as appropriate.
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