{"id":23970,"date":"2023-01-18T13:02:45","date_gmt":"2023-01-18T19:02:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timelycareprod.wpengine.com\/?p=23970"},"modified":"2025-11-14T14:29:32","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T20:29:32","slug":"mental-health-is-genz-top-new-years-resolution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/mental-health-is-genz-top-new-years-resolution\/","title":{"rendered":"Mental Health is Gen Z&#8217;s Top New Year&#8217;s Resolution"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/mental-health-is-genz-top-new-years-resolution\/#why-gen-z-is-focusing-on-their-mental-health\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Why Gen Z is focusing on their mental health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/mental-health-is-genz-top-new-years-resolution\/#how-higher-education-can-help-students-prioritize-mental-health\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">How higher education can help students prioritize mental health<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/mental-health-is-genz-top-new-years-resolution\/#1-differentiate-between-short-and-long-term-goals\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">1. Differentiate between short- and long-term goals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/mental-health-is-genz-top-new-years-resolution\/#2-make-compatible-goals\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">2. Make compatible goals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/mental-health-is-genz-top-new-years-resolution\/#3-anticipate-obstacles-when-setting-goals\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">3. Anticipate obstacles when setting goals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/mental-health-is-genz-top-new-years-resolution\/#4-be-flexible\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">4. Be flexible<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/mental-health-is-genz-top-new-years-resolution\/#5-transform-goals-into-values\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">5. Transform goals into values<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/mental-health-is-genz-top-new-years-resolution\/#campus-wide-ways-to-encourage-student-mental-health\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Campus-wide ways to encourage student mental health<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/mental-health-is-genz-top-new-years-resolution\/#establish-a-mental-health-peer-to-peer-program\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Establish a mental health peer-to-peer program<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/mental-health-is-genz-top-new-years-resolution\/#educate-and-train-faculty-and-staff\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Educate and train faculty and staff<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/mental-health-is-genz-top-new-years-resolution\/#promote-well-being-practices-with-incoming-students\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Promote well-being practices with incoming students<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/mental-health-is-genz-top-new-years-resolution\/#offer-additional-on-ramps-to-support-through-virtual-care\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Offer additional on-ramps to support through virtual care<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"23970\" class=\"elementor elementor-23970\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c671caa elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"c671caa\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-82d2677 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"82d2677\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c3bd5c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3c3bd5c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/health\/mind\/new-years-resolutions-survey\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">Forbes Health survey<\/a> conducted in November 2022 found that half of the respondents between the ages of 18 and 25 cited improved mental health as their top New Year\u2019s resolution for 2023. That\u2019s compared to just 33% who said an improved diet was their top goal. How can colleges and universities support students in keeping their resolution to improve their mental health?<\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why-gen-z-is-focusing-on-their-mental-health\"><\/span>Why Gen Z is focusing on their mental health<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>Gen Z is the largest generation in American history, making up nearly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bamboohr.com\/hr-glossary\/generation-z\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">30% of the U. S. population<\/a>. Born between 1997 and 2012, they\u2019re now <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beresfordresearch.com\/age-range-by-generation\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">11 to 26 years old<\/a>. And according to The Pavlovic Today, over <a href=\"https:\/\/thepavlovictoday.com\/all-about-gen-zs-struggle-with-mental-health\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">9 out of 10 Gen Z report experiencing psychological symptoms due to stress<\/a>, which is why \u201cGen Z is considered to be the most depressed generation.\u201d A study by Western Governors University found that only <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wgu.edu\/blog\/stress-mental-health-generation-z1906.html#close\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">45% of Gen Z believe their mental well-being is good<\/a>, compared to 56% of millennials. The question is \u2014 Why?<\/p><p>According to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deloitte.com\/global\/en\/about\/press-room\/deloittes-gen-z-and-millennial-survey-reveals-two-generations-striving-for-balance-and-advocating-for-change.html\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">2022 survey by Deloitte<\/a>, Gen Z is concerned and worried about the state of the world, including:<\/p><ul><li>The cost of living<\/li><li>Climate change<\/li><li>Wealth inequality<\/li><li>Geopolitical conflicts<\/li><li>The ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic<\/li><\/ul><p>While they are determined to drive positive societal change, they struggle with daily life challenges such as financial anxiety, work-life balance, and high levels of stress. The survey also revealed that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deloitte.com\/global\/en\/about\/press-room\/deloittes-gen-z-and-millennial-survey-reveals-two-generations-striving-for-balance-and-advocating-for-change.html\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">nearly half of Gen Z (46%) and about 4 in 10 millennials (38%) are stressed all or most of the time<\/a>.<\/p><p>All of these factors suggest that, as 2022 comes to an end and 2023 begins, colleges and universities need to help students go beyond simply making New Year\u2019s resolutions\u2014they need to provide practical support for their health and well-being.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e28fc21 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"e28fc21\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ade67cb ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"ade67cb\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1657c23 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"1657c23\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-99c2201 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"99c2201\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f1ffaf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1f1ffaf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-higher-education-can-help-students-prioritize-mental-health\"><\/span>How higher education can help students prioritize mental health<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>Developing sustainable well-being strategies takes time, effort, and collaboration among staff, faculty, and students. It demands a long-term commitment to supporting mental health even after the end of a stressful semester or academic year. While more long-term wellness projects may discourage some institutions from pursuing them, here are five strategies that can be used with students right now, based on recommendations <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/health\/mind\/new-years-resolutions-survey\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">in <em>Forbes Health<\/em><\/a> by Sabrina Romanoff, Psy.D., a Harvard-trained clinical psychologist, professor, and researcher.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1a6cabd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"1a6cabd\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a09ff61 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"a09ff61\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28cacf7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"28cacf7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-differentiate-between-short-and-long-term-goals\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">1. Differentiate between short- and long-term goals<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ded0dc6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"ded0dc6\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-57e852a ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"57e852a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0f1b70 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f0f1b70\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRomanoff said that one of the reasons New Year\u2019s resolutions often fail is that goals are aspirational rather than realistic. It\u2019s important to create a plan that connects the long-term goal with a realistic and achievable goal\u2014that\u2019s how to find success. For example, if a student wants to increase their overall sense of well-being, encourage them to set aside time a few days a week to reflect, meditate, or check in on themselves, which may lead them to eventually incorporate it into their daily routine.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8f2d2c5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"8f2d2c5\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-00e288f ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"00e288f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-84fce62 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"84fce62\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-make-compatible-goals\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">2. Make compatible goals<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0cf4889 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"0cf4889\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e1c255f ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"e1c255f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88b4fe2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"88b4fe2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIf one goal is competing with or causing a detriment to another goal, it\u2019s time for a student to take a step back and evaluate what they\u2019re trying to accomplish. Students should \u201ctry to assert ways to find a balance between goals so they don\u2019t feel incompatible,\u201d said Romanoff.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9a6b66b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"9a6b66b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5989075 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"5989075\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7eec422 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7eec422\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-anticipate-obstacles-when-setting-goals\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">3. Anticipate obstacles when setting goals<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e07cf7a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"e07cf7a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4bc583c ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"4bc583c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-730e07b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"730e07b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStudents face all kinds of barriers when it comes to health and well-being. From stigma and lack of time to cost and insurance, it\u2019s important that students go into setting wellness goals with a clear understanding of what may get in the way. Understanding these obstacles can also bolster a student\u2019s resilience if they face setbacks. \u201cFor example, the goal of eating healthy or getting more sleep might require more planning, scheduling, and prep-work ahead of time,\u201d states Romanoff.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-45266fd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"45266fd\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2ba2799 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"2ba2799\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5cc1f46 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5cc1f46\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-be-flexible\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">4. Be flexible<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-010e7c1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"010e7c1\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6f9a001 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"6f9a001\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31da63a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"31da63a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLife happens, and change is inevitable. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important for a student to be able to adjust goals to accommodate what might be happening in their lives, while still heading toward their desired endpoint. For this reason, Romanoff emphasizes that it\u2019s important to be adaptive.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5c21271 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"5c21271\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ab0a60a ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"ab0a60a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-556c3f4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"556c3f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-transform-goals-into-values\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">5. Transform goals into values<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4665417 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"4665417\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3f52f46 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"3f52f46\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e372ba3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e372ba3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u201cValues are never actually achieved, rather they operate as a compass, constantly informing and guiding our behaviors,\u201d said Romanoff. Students should consider the motivation to improve their mental health and channel those values as an incentive for the goal. 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measures to support students' mental health journeys\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__description elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn more about how virtual care helps students get the mental health care they need\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__button-wrapper elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-cta__button elementor-button elementor-size-md\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/contact\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow noopener noreferrer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTalk to TimelyCare\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d07915f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d07915f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"campus-wide-ways-to-encourage-student-mental-health\"><\/span>Campus-wide ways to encourage student mental health<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>While these strategies above are focused on engaging one-on-one with students, there are more comprehensive initiatives that colleges and universities can adopt to improve mental health on a broader scale.<\/p><p>Consider these ways to support students in their goal of improving mental health.<\/p><h5 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"establish-a-mental-health-peer-to-peer-program\"><\/span>Establish a mental health peer-to-peer program<strong><br \/><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Mental health <a href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/what-is-a-mental-health-peer-to-peer-program\/?highlight=peer%20groups\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">peer-to-peer programs<\/a> are designed to mobilize students to become agents of change for mental health and well-being on their college campuses. A peer-to-peer model is an effective approach to shifting social norms that encourage positive health behaviors. Research shows that <a href=\"https:\/\/headsup.scholastic.com\/students\/peer-pressure-its-influence-on-teens-and-decision-making\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">peers strongly influence the decisions and health behaviors<\/a> of other students. Students who are influenced positively by their peers will engage in new activities and make healthier choices. Conversely, students can also be influenced by their peers to make unhealthy choices.<\/p><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">College students are also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.activeminds.org\/about-mental-health\/statistics\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">more likely to seek help from their friends<\/a>. That\u2019s why implementing a peer-to-peer program in the college setting is considered an <a href=\"https:\/\/jedfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/JED-Comprehensive-Approach_FINAL_July19.pdf\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">effective practice by The JED Foundation (JED)<\/a>. Not only can peer-to-peer programs expand the network of individuals who can intervene before a mental health crisis occurs, but it also creates an environment where students are modeling positive health behaviors that influence other students to practice self-care and seek help for themselves or a friend before a critical situation occurs. It also helps students who may not be familiar with mental health support to eventually seek help from a professional when needed.<\/p><h5 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"educate-and-train-faculty-and-staff\"><\/span>Educate and train faculty and staff<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/marychristieinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/The-Role-of-Faculty-in-Student-Mental-Health.pdf\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">survey<\/a> conducted by Mary Christie Institute and Boston University School of Public Health revealed that faculty members with 4 to 6 years of experience are most comfortable discussing mental health issues with students. Faculty members with 10 to 15 years of experience are the least comfortable. The survey also revealed that 42% of professors with one year of experience agree that they\u2019re aware of the mental health services at their institutions, compared with 80% of faculty with 15 or more years of experience. Simply put, faculty members need more awareness of campus mental health resources and more training in how to respond to students experiencing mental health concerns or emotional distress.<\/p><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">This survey confirms that faculty mental health training is needed. <a href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/faculty-support-of-student-health-and-well-being\/?highlight=gatekeeper%20training\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Gatekeeper Training<\/a> is defined as \u201cprograms designed to enhance an individual\u2019s skills to recognize signs of emotional distress in other people and refer them to appropriate resources.\u201d One such program called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/the-recovery-coach\/201802\/how-using-qpr-can-prevent-suicides\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention<\/a>, is an educational program designed to teach gatekeepers the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to respond. Faculty who complete QPR Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention improve their ability to identify when a student\u2019s behavior or appearance is a sign of psychological distress, discuss the concern with a student, motivate a student to seek help, and discuss a referral to student health services and mental health support services.<\/p><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">The lack of diversity and cultural awareness is also a barrier to providing adequate mental health support to students. While the process of hiring and onboarding a more diverse faculty and staff will take time and dedication, institutions can prioritize training their current staff to be more mindful of the issues and concerns that pertain to the mental health needs of minority students. This includes hosting seminars and training on topics such as racism, LGBTQIA+, cultural and religious practices, attitudes and behaviors, social determinants of health, and other topics that promote cultural competency.<\/p><h5 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"promote-well-being-practices-with-incoming-students\"><\/span>Promote well-being practices with incoming students<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Most colleges and universities provide orientation sessions on drug and alcohol use, sexual violence prevention, and other student health and lifestyle topics. So, why not address mental health directly during new student orientations? Educating about services and resources on campus during orientation, providing information on resources during first-year seminars, and collaborating with student organizations to raise awareness of campus resources are all great ways to promote mental health awareness among students. These programs can educate incoming students on signs, symptoms, risk factors, and preventive and responsive behaviors they can adopt to mitigate them. Approaches could include panel discussions, student testimonials, and role-playing activities.<\/p><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Additionally, students may be offered free mental health screenings to gain a better understanding of their mental health and the warning signs for stress, depression, anxiety, and other disorders. To that end, some institutions are normalizing mental health checkups by offering free, readily accessible screenings. For example, Drexel University\u2019s Recreation Center has a mental health kiosk where students can \u201cget a checkup from the neck up.\u201d UCLA offers a more formalized screening option\u2014part of an interdisciplinary research project to solve <a href=\"https:\/\/grandchallenges.org\/#\/map\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">major global health problems<\/a>. This four-year study called the <a href=\"https:\/\/grandchallenges.ucla.edu\/depression\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">UCLA Grand Challenge<\/a>, features a 15-minute online assessment during which participants learn if they might have mild to severe anxiety, depression, or suicidal thoughts, and can then opt-in to mental health treatment in an interactive online program called <a href=\"https:\/\/thiswayup.org.au\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">This Way Up<\/a>.<\/p><h5 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"offer-additional-on-ramps-to-support-through-virtual-care\"><\/span>Offer additional on-ramps to support through virtual care<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Among millennials, Gen X, baby boomers, and the silent generation, <a href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/telehealth-for-colleges-and-universities\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Gen Z is most likely to choose virtual care over in-person experiences<\/a>\u201441% compared to 33% of millennials, 22% of Gen X, 9% of baby boomers, and 7% of the silent generation.<\/p><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Investing in telehealth and virtual care services is a great way for colleges and universities to complement campus health resources; provide additional support to students outside of office hours; promote connectedness, understanding, and empathy among students; and encourage them to practice self-care and self-help behaviors, including mindful breathing exercises, relaxation and meditation, and socialization. Care delivered through telehealth is fast, easy, and efficient. It eliminates wait times, reduces the stigma of seeking mental and medical care, and can be available the moment a student needs care. When students have in-the-moment access to care, instead of waiting days or weeks for an appointment, more students can get the care they need.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/contact\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow noopener noreferrer\">Contact TimelyCare<\/a> to learn how we can help you support your students\u2019 top New Year\u2019s resolution to improve their mental health.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Forbes Health survey conducted in November 2022 found that half of the respondents between the ages of 18 and 25 cited improved mental health as their top New Year\u2019s resolution for 2023. 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