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Faculty & Staff:

Assisting Students in Distress

	Written guidelines Includes general principles for recognizing signs of distress in students, talking with students about yours concerns, and making appropriate referrals.
	Interactive Training module: Student Mental Health Supplements the written guidelines by providing actual practice in faculty-student dialogs and making mental health referrals.
	Consultation General mental health concerns: University Counseling and Consulting Services 612-624-3323 Potential risk for harm to self or others: Behavioral Consultation Team 612-626-3030 Immediate risk to self or others: 911.
	University Community Response Team Provides supportive services to groups of students affected by traumatic events.

Recommended Mental Health Syllabus Statement
The purpose of this statement is to highlight the University of Minnesota’s commitment to student mental health and to connect students with appropriate campus resources. Download Mental Health Syllabus Statement (PDF)

Schedule Faculty and Staff Training for your Department or Unit!
This 90 minute interactive training session will highlight the state of mental health issues on campus, and provide practical language and concrete steps that faculty and staff members can utilize to assist students experiencing mental health related issues. Presenters will also identify existing campus resources that support faculty and staff in responding to students.

Contact Matt Hanson, Senior Psychologist, University Counseling and Consulting Services at 612-624-3323 or email at hans1053@umn.edu to schedule training or for more information. See training details: Student Mental Health: The Role of Faculty and Staff

Additional Resources
Employee Assistance Program
Mental Health Information and Resources for Faculty and Staff (PDF)
Student Veterans Speak Out (Video)