From Crisis to Care: Responding to the Growing Mental Health Needs of College Students in the SACSA Region
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| Title: | From Crisis to Care: Responding to the Growing Mental Health Needs of College Students in the SACSA Region |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Monica Galloway Burke (ORCID |
| Source: | College Student Affairs Journal. 2025 43(2):147-161. |
| Availability: | Southern Association for College Student Affairs. 11935 Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA 31419; e-mail: CSAJreviews@gmail.com; Web site: https://sacsa.org/pages/college-student-affairs-journal |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 15 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Descriptive |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | College Students, Mental Health, Health Needs, Student Personnel Workers, School Personnel, Role, Wellness, Well Being, Trauma Informed Approach, Geographic Regions, Intervention, Public Health, Safety, Health Services, Access to Health Care |
| ISSN: | 0888-210X 2381-2338 |
| Abstract: | Amid growing mental health concerns among college students, higher education institutions are increasingly called to lead systemic, collaborative, and forward-thinking responses to meet students' evolving needs, especially across the SACSA region. Grounded in Ecological Systems Theory, Crisis Theory, and public health models, the article repositions mental health as a shared ecosystem of care that extends beyond counseling centers. It explores the evolving role of student affairs professionals as first-line responders, relational practitioners, and institutional wellness leaders. The article outlines strategies such as integrated care frameworks, scalable services, contemplative and self-regulation practices, and policies that foster psychological safety and equity. Emphasis is placed on the need for sustained professional development, inclusive wellness infrastructures, and institutional advocacy to promote long-term transformation. Bridging theory and practice, this article offers a conceptual roadmap for creating campus environments that support holistic student well-being, foster resilience, and embed mental health into the mission of higher education. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1488378 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Amid growing mental health concerns among college students, higher education institutions are increasingly called to lead systemic, collaborative, and forward-thinking responses to meet students' evolving needs, especially across the SACSA region. Grounded in Ecological Systems Theory, Crisis Theory, and public health models, the article repositions mental health as a shared ecosystem of care that extends beyond counseling centers. It explores the evolving role of student affairs professionals as first-line responders, relational practitioners, and institutional wellness leaders. The article outlines strategies such as integrated care frameworks, scalable services, contemplative and self-regulation practices, and policies that foster psychological safety and equity. Emphasis is placed on the need for sustained professional development, inclusive wellness infrastructures, and institutional advocacy to promote long-term transformation. Bridging theory and practice, this article offers a conceptual roadmap for creating campus environments that support holistic student well-being, foster resilience, and embed mental health into the mission of higher education. |
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| ISSN: | 0888-210X 2381-2338 |
