Supporting Students in Distress
Often, Lakehead University faculty and staff will be the first ones to notice a concerning behaviour which may indicate a student is having difficulty and may need help.
This guide outlines how to recognize when a student is in distress and how to respond effectively when a student approaches you looking for help. Training is available on demand through MyCourseLink.
To register for the course "Supporting Students in Distress: On Demand":
1. Go to MyCourseLink.
2. Log in using your Lakehead username and password.
3. Click on "Self-Registration: Academic Support and Training" near the top right of the page.
4. Select "Supporting Students in Distress: On Demand" from the list.
5. Follow the steps until you receive confirmation of your registration.
6. Complete the Module.
Embedding Wellness into the Classroom
For more mental health teaching practices, visit Best Practices in Higher Ed.
Student Health and Wellness Resources
If you would like to request promotional materials from Student Health and Wellness, complete this request form.
If you'd like to put some Campus Wellness information in your syllabus or course slides, you can download our premade lecture slide decks or print materials below. If you are looking for something more specific, please reach out to our Health Promoter, Lindsey Wachter.
Resources
Critical Incident Briefing
Critical Incident Group Debrief (CIGD) is one of several methods that may be utilized to lessen the likelihood of people experiencing symptoms of trauma and stress after a critical incident. This group debriefing process provides a place for participants to talk and share experiences, and for the facilitator to teach and provide information about the impact of critical incidents. CIGD is a facilitated conversation, not group therapy (CTRI Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute, 2019).
If you have been involved in or heard about a Critical Incident and think that a group debrief might be helpful, please contact Irene Pugliese (807-343-8010, ext. 8998; shccoun3@lakeheadu.ca) to set up an information sharing/preparation meeting.
- Common responses after a critical incident (handout)
- Dealing with a critical incident (handout)
- Resources and Supports (SHW handouts)
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