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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 new! 5/13/09 Supplements the written guidelines by providing actual practice in faculty-student dialogs and making mental health referrals.

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!

Training for faculty and staff on how to deal with students in distress is available upon request for University departments or Academic units. Contact Salina Renninger Ph.D., Senior Psychologist, University Counseling and Consulting Services at 612- 624-3323 or email at renni001@umn.edu to schedule training or for more information.

See training details: Student Mental Health: The Role of Faculty and Staff


Mental Health Information and Resources for Faculty and Staff

All resources listed on this website is available for download here:
Mental Health Information and Resources for Faculty and Staff (PDF)