Any member of the University of Alabama community may come into contact with a distressed student. Being aware of distress signals, methods of intervention, and sources of help for the student can help you feel more in control of situations that may arise. The mental health professionals at the Counseling Center are available to faculty…
Social distancing and isolation can present certain challenges, such as spending days or weeks at home with limited resources, stimulation and social contact. This can take a toll on mental health. Below you will find a summary of the potential impact of physical distancing on mental health and wellbeing, and tips for healthy coping. Coping…
If you choose to approach a student you are concerned about or if a student reaches out to you for help with personal problems, here are some suggestions which might make the opportunity more comfortable for you and more helpful for the student. Talk Talk to the student in private when both of you have…
The Top 10 Things A Parent Can Do To Promote Student Success In College
Do you often find you have problems meeting deadlines or commitments? Are you always wishing for a few more hours in the day? Managing your time successfully while you are at college is an important tool that can mean the difference between success and failure in school, work, and your personal endeavors. By learning how…
Most college students experience anxiety when confronted with an examination. In fact, it might be somewhat worrisome if they did not. This could mean, for example, that one just does not care enough about his or her academic performance. For some students, however, the anxiety they feel about tests is above and beyond what most…
The key is to identify ways that are likely to work well for you as part of your own personal strategy for fostering resilience. From the American Psychological Association, 2017.
Stress is defined as strain and pressure from physical, chemical, emotional, or environmental factors, resulting in increased tension or “wear and tear” on the body. Sometimes stress can serve as a positive force, improving our performance and increasing our productivity. Too often, however, the stresses of our lives leave us feeling drained and overwhelmed. Since…
Entering college and being consistently engaged in all that it has to offer presents a variety of challenges to students. Leaving home, family, and old friends behind and establishing a new “home,” with new friends, and even a new identity, can be difficult as well as exciting. Many students find themselves struggling with issues related…
