Campus Mental Health Basics: A Primer for California Community College Faculty and Staff

In these pages, you will learn about:

• the magnitude of the mental health challenges facing today’s students;
• how services can make a difference in their academic and personal lives;
• the factors that are putting them at risk;
• signs and symptoms of distress;
• strategies and recommendations for supporting them;
• cultural and linguistic considerations; and
• resources for individual care as well as overall campus climate.