Supporting students during a time of crisis

The Well asked Carolina faculty members for their thoughts and advice on helping students during a challenging period. Here’s some of what they suggested.

Faculty, staff say they are struggling

During the Nov. 15 Mental Health Summit, faculty and staff representatives explained how factors including the pandemic, increased demands and a decline in resiliency have affected their colleagues and students.

Mental Health Summit participants: We need more resources, better communication

During Monday’s daylong virtual event, students, faculty, staff and parents voiced concerns and diverse perspectives about an ongoing national crisis that has reached new levels during the pandemic.

Daylong mental health summit gets underway Nov. 15

Planned in response to the current mental health crisis, both nationally and on campus, the summit is part of an ongoing effort at the University to understand and address mental health issues and well-being.

Mental health, from a military perspective

As the Biden administration announced a new military and veteran suicide prevention strategy the week before Veterans Day, The Well spoke to a veteran and an active-duty military member about their experiences.

Faculty Council members hear updates on a new partnership, mental health

The Council also heard from a University of California researcher who shared an alternate method for academic publishing implemented by his state’s university system to ensure open access to its research.

Mental health the focus of BOT presentation

Faculty, administrators describe increased resources and plan for daylong summit on Nov. 15.

Teen mental health during COVID-19 and beyond

If you’re a parent wondering why your adolescent is struggling and how you can help, UNC Health psychologist Samantha Pflum has insights and advice.

Teaching strategies to promote mental health and well-being in crisis

The Center for Faculty Excellence has put together mental health recommendations and resources that draw on research literature and Carolina faculty expertise.