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MCC Daily Tribune

Today is World Mental Health Day

Today is World Mental Health Day. The World Health Organization (WHO) highlights World Mental Health Day to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world. Today is an opportunity to make mental health a priority for all.

Facts:

According to the World Health Organization, Mental Health America, and the National Institute of Mental Health,

  • Anxiety is the most common mental health condition in the United States, affecting roughly 40 million people nationwide,
  • Young adults between the ages of 18-25 have the highest rates of a mental illness compared to adults aged 26-49 years old and adults over 50,
  • Although anxiety disorders are treatable, less than 40% of people who suffer from anxiety receive treatment from a mental health professional,
  • Around 1 in 7 of the world’s adolescents have a mental disorder,
  • For people who suffer from one mental health condition, its common to develop a second disorder,
  • Females are more likely than males to experience mental health disorders. Roughly 25.8% of women experience any mental illness (AMI), whereas 15.8% of men experience AMI,
  • In 2019, 301 million people were living with an anxiety disorder including 58 million children and adolescents, and
  • In 2019, 280 million people were living with depression, including 23 million children and adolescents. 

Why are college students at risk for developing mental health disorders?

According to research, mental health problems are common among college students. Academic pressure together with stressors typical of starting and attending college may precipitate the first onset of mental health and substance use problems or an exacerbation of symptoms. Often the nature of psychopathology is chronic due to low rate of treatment seeking and low adherence to treatment. Expertise in developmental psychopathology, family dynamics, specific college issues, and systems of care is critical to conduct clinical treatment to college students. Local and on-campus resources are available to assist students who are seeking support. Students are welcome to attend the table event hosted by the Counseling Center and Disability Services office to learn more.

Table Event at MCC:

The Counseling Center and Disability Services Office will be hosting a table event today to highlight World Mental Health Day.

Location: Terrace

Time: 11:00am-1:00pm

National Event Information:

To learn about different events that are taking place around the world to highlight Mental Health Day, you are welcome to refer to the official website of World Mental Health Day.

Faculty Resources at MCC:

All are welcome to refer to the “Counseling Center Resource Guide for Faculty/Staff” and the Counseling Center website.

The resource guide and the Counseling Center website are both places to access information related to

  • How to refer a student to our office,
  • How to recognize the warning signs of a student in distress,
  • Helpful communication strategies when interacting with a student who may be in distress, 
  • Mental health emergency contact information, and 
  • Frequently asked questions. 

To access the resource guide, login to your MyMCC account and follow the pathway below:

  • Employee Tools – Counseling Center Resource Guide for Faculty/Staff

The Counseling Center and Disability Services Office is committed to the emotional well-being of our students and we hope you find the resources helpful.

If you have any questions, please reach out to our office via email at counselingservices@monroecc.edu, disabilityservices@monroecc.edu, or by phone at 585-292-2140.

Stephanie Lee
Counseling Center & Disability Services
10/10/2022