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The Top Mental Health Challenges Facing Students
The National Alliance on Mental Illness, estimates that nearly 33% of college students have experienced debilitating depression over the last year. This absolutely impacts student outcomes. In fact, 64% of students who drop out of school do so because of their mental health. Find information on the top 5 mental health problems facing college students.
Leading Sites on Bipolar Disorder & Depression
Want information on Bipolar Disorder and Depression? Here is a list of over 100 resources to get you started.
Traumatic Experiences
When a child endures a traumatic experience, the whole family feels the impact. But adults hold the power to help lessen its effects. Several factors can change the course of kids’ lives: feeling seen and heard by a caring adult, being patiently taught coping strategies and resilience-building techniques, and being with adults who know about the effects of such experiences. Here are ways to bring these factors to life.
Montana211.org
Montana 211 is a free and confidential phone call from a land line or cell phone to get 24 hour access to professionals who can help you find local services. You can call 211 or visit www.montana211.org to see what programs and resources are available in Helena to meet your needs.
Mental Health in College
Learn about the various mental health challenges facing college students, the support and counseling resources available to them, and practical measures and coping strategies to help students overcome behavioral, emotional, and psychological obstacles.