Identifying Students at Risk Subcommittee
On this page:
- About the Identifying Students at Risk Subcommittee
- Objective 5: Provide support in transition from high school to college
- Objective 6: Implement screening opportunities
- Objective 7: Implement mental health training
- Subcommittee Leads
About the Identifying Students at Risk Subcommittee
The Identifying Students at Risk Subcommittee is responsible for two overarching tasks: identifying students at risk for mental health problems and/or suicidal behavior, while also promoting emotional health awareness among those who interact with students the most, so those ‘gatekeepers’ can connect students to the appropriate services.
arrows-to-eye Objective 5: Provide support in transition from high school to college
| Objective | Progress | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 5.1 Request all new incoming students to submit a comprehensive medical history form including mental health and substance use history | Spring 2024: Not yet started. | circle-notch Not Yet Started |
| 5.2 Direct message new incoming students who self-identify with mental health and/or substance use history about services and resources on campus prior to arrival | Spring 2024: Not yet started. | circle-notch Not Yet Started |
| 5.3 Educate families of incoming students regarding mental health and substance use resources and services on campus | Spring 2024: Heath Marker, Assistant Director for New Student Orientation, joined the Health and Wellness Task Force and will co-lead the Identifying Students at Risk Subcommittee to facilitate the implementation of these changes. | circle-half-stroke In Progress |
arrows-to-eye Objective 6: Implement screening opportunities
| Objective | Progress | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 6.1 Implement screening/wellness days focused on substance use and common mental health issues on a regular basis | Spring 2024: Not yet started. | circle-notch Not Yet Started |
| 6.2 Implement standardized screenings for substance use/misuse and common mental health problems by health service clinicians at primary care visits. | Spring 2024: Not yet started. | circle-notch Not Yet Started |
| 6.3 Provide and publicize screening tools for depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders on the counseling and/or health education websites | Spring 2024: Screening tools for depression and anxiety are currently on the CWS website. Updates needed. | circle-half-stroke In Progress |
arrows-to-eye Objective 7: Implement mental health training
| Objective | Progress | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 7.1 Develop, expand, or strengthen mental health training program for relevant campus faculty and staff in identifying, reaching out to, and referring students who may be struggling. | Spring 2024: All staff and faculty are required to become certified in Mental Health First Aid Training, and the training process began in April 2024. | circle-half-stroke In Progress |
| 7.2 Train students to identify, reach out to, and refer their friends/peers who may be struggling with mental health issues or substance issues. | Spring 2024: Mental Health Peer Mentor Program is underway, which includes training on campus resources and how to help a friend/peer who is experiencing mental distress. | circle-half-stroke In Progress |
| 7.3 Develop/refine a protocol for reporting students of concern. | Spring 2024: CARES Report tool is located at the bottom of each webpage within the wright.edu domain. Current evaluation of protocol is in process. | circle-half-stroke In Progress |
Subcommittee Leads
- Heath Marker, Assistant Director of New Student Orientation, Orientation and Student Success Programs, Co-Lead
- Tom Rathbun, Staff Therapist, Counseling and Wellness Services, Co-Lead
