While Anne Arundel County Public Schools was already focusing on student mental health, when schools closed on March 13, 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic complicated access to care and stigma around the issue.
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SUNY Geneseo was recently named a âCampus Leader in Mental Health Literacyâ by Kognito, a health simulation technology company.
Geneseo was recognized as one of 17 school districts and institutions across K-12 and higher education who have âdemonstrated unwavering commitment to supporting student mental health.â
Since 2016, Geneseo has utilized Kognito At-Risk, an online interactive program. Available for both students and employees, the course engages users in simulated conversations to provide skills for talking to and referring students in-need. Geneseoâs Kognito program has been available on campus since 2016 and is an initiative of the Mental Health Advisory Committee.
The Counseling Services office has increased the accessibility of mental health services and support on campus. In August 2020, the office instituted an online appointment request form that has streamlined the process of accessing counseling for students, allowing most to be scheduled w
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Next week, a group of Utah organizations will host a virtual panel on the issue of police reform and mental health at 7PM. The panel will include speakers from the Utah Substance Use and Mental Health Advisory, Salt Lake City Police Department Mental Health and Substance Abuse Unit, University of Utah Safety, and Journey of Hope, and will be moderated by Emily Salisbury, Ph.D., from the University of Utah’s College of Social Work.
According to the Washington Post, since 2015, nearly one-fourth of all people killed by police officers in the United States have had a known mental illness. Panelists will discuss the scope of this challenge in Utah and consider policy and funding solutions to better help citizens facing mental health crises.