Mental Health and Wellness: Resources for Graduate Faculty
In recognition of World Mental Health Day, the Supervisor Series invites you to a panel discussion — “Mental Health and Wellness: Resources for Graduate Faculty,” hosted in collaboration with the Student Mental Health Services and Wellness at Work teams.
World Mental Health Day aims to raise awareness of mental health issues worldwide and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health. This day offers an opportunity for stakeholders to discuss their work and explore what more can be done to make mental health care accessible to everyone. In alignment with this goal, our session focuses on equipping graduate faculty with the tools and resources needed to support both student and faculty mental health.
Graduate students often juggle competing priorities, leading to complex situations that have the potential to affect their mental health. Our graduate faculty members have asked for guidance, tools, and resources to better support their students. This session will provide an opportunity for colleagues to share strategies for both student support and their own self-care.
Plan to join us for this 90-minute virtual session on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 11 a.m., moderated by Shelly Windsor, Graduate Academic Affairs Specialist, School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, and Dr. Carla Cesaroni, Associate Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. We’ll explore ways to support graduate student mental health, faculty self-care, and wellness strategies, followed by an opportunity for an open, in-depth discussion.
The first 60 minutes will focus on practical strategies to recognize early signs of mental distress in students and how to approach sensitive conversations. Our panelists will also share tools to promote a healthy academic environment and highlight resources available to both students and faculty. The remaining 30 minutes will be dedicated to deeper exploration of specific topics or participant-driven questions.
You’ll leave with concrete takeaways for managing stress and building resilience, both in your work with students and in your own professional life.
