Mental Health Syllabi Insert for Faculty 10-6-09

The Counseling Center regularly receives calls from faculty and staff regarding students who might be experiencing distress. In an effort to be more proactive in minimizing the potential negative outcome of students in distress, the enclosed statement was generated for faculty members to consider including on their syllabi; the statement might also be used to encourage classroom conversations about the stigma that keeps students from getting professional help.

Reducing the stigma about accessing mental health care can lead to a culture on the IC campus where students seek professional help when it is needed. We invite you to work with us toward reducing the stigma about accessing mental health care so that students are not afraid to seek professional help.

We would be interested in knowing if you will use the statement (or a modified version) and any feedback you have about classroom discussions the statement inspired.

Sincerely,
The Counseling Center

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