Mental Health and

Our StudentsFONTELLA JONES AND JENNIFER PAPOULA

VALENCIA COLLEGE COUNSELORS

Counselors (Tenured & Tenure Track Faculty)

Location: Student Services Building 206

Dr. Remy

AnsielloFontella JonesJennifer Papoula

Dr. Celeste Henry

Dr. Tullio Bushrui

What is a Mental Illness?

Psychological discomfort that interferes with daily living.

Occurs when events or stressors place demands on a person that he/she is

unable to cope with.

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What are society's beliefs/assumptions about people with mental health illness?

Share an example of how emotional distress is portrayed in the media (movies, TV shows, etc.).

Think about your time in college.

What stressors did you or your

friends experience during that

time?

How is it similar or different to what

today’s college students are

experiencing?

The Five Signs of Emotional Distress

Activity

What resources are

available at your

institution for students

exhibiting distress?

How to help…

Reach out

Connect

Inspire hope

Offer Help

Students Outreach

Connection to resources

Follow up

Faculty & Staff

Refers Confirmation of referral

Possible additional information

Closing the loop on student

responsiveness

What to Expect