Indiana Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch and Dr. Jerome Adams, executive director of the Purdue Community Health Enhanced Learning Center, speak with students at the Indiana Mental Health Roundtable hosted by Purdue University on Wednesday (Oct. 30). talk to. (Purdue University photo)
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — As mental health issues continue to impact a significant number of college students across the country, Purdue University announced Wednesday (Oct. 30) a discussion to draw attention to this pressing issue. Hosted one Indiana Mental Health Roundtable (IMHR). Challenge college students and provide them with appropriate resources.
Indiana Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, co-chair of the roundtable, is a leading advocate for improving mental health services in the state. In this effort, Crouch shared her personal and family connection to the disease.
“These are staggering numbers. One in five Hoosiers suffers from a mental health issue,” said Crouch, Indiana Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development. “The Indiana Mental Health Roundtable and Governor Eric Holcomb recognize the crisis and are committed to raising awareness, eliminating stigma and providing affordable resources for mental health issues.”
The event brought together experts, campus leaders, and student representatives with the goal of fostering dialogue around mental health awareness and changing the paradigm of what mental health care looks like on campus. .
The campus community is supported by Purdue Counseling and Psychology Services (CAPS), which provides a wide range of programs and professional services to students. CAPS’ mission is to help students address challenges before they develop into serious problems.
Purdue University student leaders representing various areas of campus pose with Dr. Jerome Adams and Indiana Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch at the Indiana Mental Health Roundtable. (Purdue University photo)
“We are thrilled to partner with IMHR to raise awareness of mental health issues among college students who recognize their own struggles,” said Chris Haines, CAPS Senior Director. said. “As an organization, we are continually exploring new flexible and accessible approaches to caring for students in distress and rethinking how we respond in the event of a mental health crisis.”
A spring 2024 survey by the American College Health Association found that 35% of respondents experience and have been diagnosed with anxiety, while about 27% experience depression. The survey targeted approximately 80,000 undergraduate students from 154 schools.
“The growing number of students facing mental health issues on college campuses reflects broader societal pressures, with the relentless pursuit of success and the stigma surrounding mental health affecting many individuals. “It’s creating challenges for the community,” said Dr. Jerome Adams, executive director of the Purdue University Community Center. Member of the Health Promotion and Learning, IMHR Committee. “An increasingly competitive academic environment, lack of adequate access to mental health resources, and persistent stigma against mental health can make it difficult for students to receive the help they need.”
Adams, who served as the U.S. Surgeon General from 2017 to 2021, believes it is important to address these challenges and provide support for students to address the unique pressures and mental health issues they face on college campuses. Emphasized gender.
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