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This padlet is for the professional perspective of a student development professional in Higher Education. The audience for this padlet is for higher education professionals addressing mental health issues on their institution campuses. I chose this topic because it is a high rising concern across college campuses nation-wide that many educators are unsure how to address. As well as, finding resources and methods to best assist this population of students.

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For this interview, me and Mrs. Williams discussed the importance of my legal guide t in my field of students development because it focuses on an arising issue that is taking place nation-wide. As a student development professional, Mrs. Williams and I discussed how the mental health epidemic directly affects students success in and out of the classroom. Without the necessary tools and resources to aid this population of students we are doing them a disservice.
Some best practices she recommended working with students in the student support services program was
-Building rapport with all your students
-Checking in on them one-on-one periodically pertaining to their grades, but also to their over all well-being
-Staying up to date on campus resources readily available to them

An area within the college she works at and many nation-wide that has an emerging issue is the lack of professionals certified to address these issues. She discussed with me how many schools are not able to address all students mental health needs because their aren't enough trained professionals. This greatly impacts students progress and success in higher education. Due to this, it is important to keep a close eye on students you know may be struggling with mental health issues and if they are getting the services they need. However, this can also be difficult considering they would have to disclose this information on their own.

This interview was with Terri Williams the director of Student Support Services at Western Texas College.

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Slide 3: Professional Association National Alliance on Mental Illness

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Slide 3: Professional Association National Alliance on Mental Illness

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This association provides mental health resources, helplines, conditions, how to detect warning signs, programs for all age groups, and many more resources to combat this problem. It specifically shows statistics for each age group, young adults would be our focus, and how to assist this age group.
Link: https://www.nami.org/
Citation: NAMI. (2019). National Alliance on Mental Illness. Retrieved from https://www.nami.org/.

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Slide 4: Current News Article Addressing Mental Health Challenges on College Campuses-Forbes

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Slide 4: Current News Article Addressing Mental Health Challenges on College Campuses-Forbes

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This article addresses:
-Mental health statistics related to College Campuses
-Drastic increase of need for mental health resources on campuses
-Suicide rates decreasing
-Factors contributing to the decline of a students mental health
Link: https://www.forbes.com/sites/onemind/2019/10/04/addressing-mental-health-challenges-on-college-campuses/#7bca7c88400d
Citation:
Staglin, G. (2019, October 4). Addressing Mental Health Challenges on College   Campuses. Retrieved from https://www.forbes.com/sites/onemind/2019/10/04/addressing-mental-health-challenges-on-college-campuses/#7bca7c88400d.

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Slide 5: Current News Article The Rise of Mental Health on College Campuses: Protecting the Emotional Health of Our Nation’s College Students- Higher Education Today

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Slide 5: Current News Article The Rise of Mental Health on College Campuses: Protecting the Emotional Health of Our Nation’s College Students- Higher Education Today

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This article addresses:
-Action plans to address this issue
-Reducing risk of suicide and alcohol abuse in college students
-Identifying at-risk students
-Providing services
Link: https://www.higheredtoday.org/2018/12/17/rise-mental-health-college-campuses-protecting-emotional-health-nations-college-students/
Citation:
Roy, N. (2018, December 17). The Rise of Mental Health on College Campuses: Protecting the Emotional Health of Our Nation's College Students. Retrieved from https://www.higheredtoday.org/2018/12/17/rise-mental-health-college-campuses-protecting-emotional-health-nations-college-students/.

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Slide 6: American Disability Act (Federal Law)

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Slide 6: American Disability Act (Federal Law)

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-Equal opportunity employment for individuals w/ disabilities
-Prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities
-Nondiscrimination of accommodations needed for individuals with disablities
Link: https://adata.org/learn-about-ada
Citation: 42 U.S.C. ch. 126 § 12101 et seq

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Slide 7: Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (Administrative Law)

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Slide 7: Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (Administrative Law)

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-Protects students privacy of education records
-Allows students and parents to access students records
Link: https://www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/index.html
Citation: 20 U.S.C. § 1232g

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Slide 8: Jackson v. Indiana (Constitutional Law)

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Slide 8: Jackson v. Indiana (Constitutional Law)

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-Court overturned common state practice regarding criminal defendants found mentally incompetent to stand trial
-Defendant has to be proven "insane"
-Classified as "sane" or "insane" the defendant has right to legal counsel
Link: https://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-supreme-court/406/715.html
Citation:  406 U.S. 715, 720

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Slide 9: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act  (Statutory Law)

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Slide 9: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act  (Statutory Law)

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-Free public education for students with disabilities who qualify
-Education tailored to the disabled individuals needs
-Provides assistance, accomodations, and social services to individuals with disabilities
Link: https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/34/part-300
Citation: 34 C.F.R. § 300

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Slide 10: Local Administrative Rule- Mentally Impaired Defendants

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Slide 10: Local Administrative Rule- Mentally Impaired Defendants

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-Upon being arrested, a mentally impaired defendant needs bring attentions to the magistrate of their mental health impairment magistrate
-Mentally impaired defendants need to be identified by Sheriff's office or MHMR
-The defendant cannot be released on bail until feasible medication is distributed and they are stable
Citation: Rule 5.54 (G)
Link: https://www.co.lubbock.tx.us/egov/documents/1287108131_302215.pdf

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Slide 11: Ethical Principle ACPA College Student Educators International

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Slide 11: Ethical Principle ACPA College Student Educators International

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Connection: Under the ACPA Ethical Principle Standards it addresses the correct steps to take when assisting students by addressing appropriiate specialists before proceeding to aid them in the dillema they are facing. In this case it would be mental health issues and specialists trained on this issue should be contacted.
Student Learning & Development: 2.7 Refer students to appropriate specialists before entering or continuing a helping relationship when the professional’s expertise or level of comfort is exceeded. If the referral is declined, professional staff is not obliged to continue the relationship nor should they do so if there is not direct benefit to the student
Link: https://www.myacpa.org/sites/default/files/Ethical_Principles_Standards.pdf
Citation: ACPA. (2019). Ethics. Retrieved from https://www.myacpa.org/ethics.

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Slide 12: Non-Law Source A Guide for College Students With Psychiatric Disabilities

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Slide 12: Non-Law Source A Guide for College Students With Psychiatric Disabilities

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Although this source says it is a guide for college students, this serves as a very helpful resource for professionals as well. This guide addresses the most common psychiatric disorders amongst college students, symptoms, accomodations, and resources on tranistioning.
Link: https://www.bestcolleges.com/resources/college-planning-with-psychiatric-disabilities/
Citation: Writers, S. (2018, October 30). A Guide for College Students With Psychiatric Disabilities. Retrieved from https://www.bestcolleges.com/resources/college-planning-with-psychiatric-disabilities/.

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Slide 13: Recommendations / Best Practices for an Higher Education Professional

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Slide 13: Recommendations / Best Practices for an Higher Education Professional

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-Stay up-to-date on local mental health resources
-Research accommodations for students that can be provided through the university
-Become familiar with procedures set in place by the college you are employed at when addressing this issue with a student
-Become familiar with resources the college offers: counseling, support groups, de-stress rooms, etc.
-Collaborate with other education professionals
-Recognizing warning signs
-Promoting wellness on campus