1、FGCU Health and Wellness Services Prevention they live, learn, and relate through technology (new tribalism) multi-task well not learn from failure have exposure to vast information but go less in-depth. be as intent on their education as their parents (they have been pushed by adults to study hard
2、and to succeed) be interdependent on friends, family, teachers, role models value their interpersonal relationships highly and success in these relationships is primary (high value on peer bonding) be the most stressed and anxious generation everTough Times for Some StudentsConsider the titles of po
3、pular books about college students:When Fear and Hope CollideCollege of the OverwhelmedGeneration on a TightropeThe Data is In! CORE Survey National College Health Assessment II The Association for University and College Counseling Center Director & National Counseling Center Directors Surveys of 20
4、11Counseling Center Director Surveys of 2011 Average mental health staff to students was 1:1879 Over a third of counseling centers reported having a waiting list 91% reported they believed that the trend of students with severe psychological problems continues to be true on campuses 40% of the clien
5、ts treated had severe psychological problems Counseling Center Director Surveys of 2011Survey Highlights The average number of students seeking services was 11% with the percentage going down as the size of the institution goes up. 25% of counseling center student clients were taking psychotropic me
6、dications 16% of clients have suicidal thoughts/behaviors (.6% died from suicide) Frequency of presenting concerns:Anxiety-41% Drug abuse-8%Depression-37% Self Injury-9%Relationships-35% Eating Disorders-7%ADHD/LD-15.6% Sexual Assault-7%Alcohol Abuse-11%The NCHA II Survey - Fall 2011National Results
7、 (FGCU Results) 81% felt exhausted (not from physical activity) (82%) 74% of students found some aspect of their life being traumatic/very difficult to handle (79%)44% reported Academics (53%)35% reported Finances (41%)31% reported Intimate relationships (36%)28% reported Family problems (33%)25% re
8、ported Sleep difficulties (30%)The NCHA II Survey - Fall 2011National Results (FGCU Results) 50% felt overwhelming anxiety (52%) 45% felt hopeless once during the year (49%) 36% felt overwhelming anger (41%) 30% reported being “so depressed that it was difficult to function” (32%) 7% seriously consi
9、dered suicide (6%) 5% intentionally injured themselves (6%)What gets in the way of college student success?The NCHA II Survey - Fall 2011National Results (FGCU Results)Top Impediments to Academic Performance Stress- 29% (32%) Sleep Difficulties- 20% (25%) Anxiety- 20% (23%) Cold/Sore Throat- 15% (20
10、%) Work- 13% (17%) Concern Family or Friend- 11% (14%) Relationship Difficulty- 10% (13%) Depression- 12% (12%) Internet/ Games- 12% (12%) Extracurricular Activities- 10% (7%) ADHD- 5% (6% )What about Relationships & Sex National Results (FGCU Results)Violence & Abusive Relationships: 18% reported r
11、eceiving a verbal threat (24%) 10% reported an emotionally abusive intimate relationship (14%) 9% reported unwanted sexual activity (10%) Overall one in four college women still report being a victim of unwanted sexual activitySexual Behavior: 68% had a sexual partner in the last 12 months (73%)Conf
12、irming StudyBirth Cohort Increases in Psychopathology Among Young Americans, 1938-2007: A Cross-temporal Meta-analysis of the MMPIAn article written by Twenge, J. M., Gentile, B., DeWall, C. N., Ma, D., Lacefield, K., & Schurtz, D. R. and published in Clinical Psychology Review, 30, 145-154 (2010).
13、(Is psychopathology rising in emerging adults?)In plain language: more students are characterized by unrealistically positive self-appraisal, overactivity, and low self-control. more students feel isolated and misunderstood. more students may be described as sensitive and sentimental. more students
14、are narcissistic, self-centered general symptoms of anxiety are on the rise. more students are predicted to experience moodiness, sadness, restlessness, worry, dissatisfaction, and instability.What explains this data?The extrinsic versus intrinsic model - linear increase in MMPI scoreseach successiv
15、e generation showed an increase. This suggests that a shift in American culture toward materialism, individualism, striving for status, unrealistic expectations, and unstable relationships may account for the increase in psychopathology in young people. “At the very least, college campuses now have
16、a larger percentage of students with more serious mental health problems”College Students Drink !(they also use pot)2004 2008 2010 2012 Reference GroupConsumed alcohol in past year81% 83% 81% 77% 82%Consumed alcohol in past 30 days69% 64% 64% 58% 69%Under age consumed in past 30 days65% 54% 50% 49%
17、66%Binge drinking in previous 2 weeks38% 37% 38% 35% 43%Average # drinks a week 3.2 4 3.8 2.6 4.6Driven Under the influence 18% 27% 26% 21% 29%FGCU CORE Survey Comparison2008 2010 2012 Reference GroupUsed Marijuana in past year 31% 36% 30% 31%Used Marijuana in past 30 days 18% 14% 18.4% 18.1%Used il
18、legal drug other than Marijuana in past year 16% 14% 12.5% 12%Used illegal drug other than Marijuana in past 30 days 5% 6% 5.3% 6% The Core Alcohol and Drug Survey was developed to measure alcohol and other drug usage, attitudes, and perceptions among college students at two and four-year institutio
19、ns. Development of this survey was funded by the U.S. Department of Education. The survey includes several types of items about drugs and alcohol. One type deals with the students attitudes, perceptions, and opinions about alcohol and other drugs, and the other deals with the students own use and co
20、nsequences of use. There are also several items on students demographic and background characteristics as well as perception of campus climate issues and policy.FGCU CORE Survey ComparisonSubstance Used (within last 30 days)Actual Use Perceived UseAlcohol 62% (59%) 94% (96%)Marijuana 14% (16%) 79% (
21、89%)All Other Drugs 13% (14%) 75% (86%)National Results (FGCU Results)The NCHA II Survey - Fall 2011National College Health AssessmentStudent Perceptions of Alcohol Use 18% makes me sexier 18% makes men sexier 27% makes women sexier 42% makes it easier to deal with stress 50% facilitates female bond
22、ing 52% facilitates sexual opportunities 59% facilitates male bondingStudent Perceptions of Alcohol Use 61% facilitates a connection with peers 63% allows people to have more fun 68% gives people something to talk about 74% gives people something to do 74 % enhances social activity 75% breaks the Ic
23、eEvery year over 1,100 college students die!From suicide: Second leading cause of death among students One study found that if you separate accidents from alcohol related deathsit is # 1 Rate of suicide is 7.5/100,000 The reason we do suicide awareness and intervention programs for the university co
24、mmunityStudent Health Services (SHS)Location: Wellness CenterSHS is nationally accredited by AAAHCHours: *8:15 am 4:45 pm Mon.-Thurs*9:00 am-4:45 pm Fri*Hours subject to change per semester Phone: 590-7966Service is provided appointment only except in emergenciesHealth Center Services All Services A
25、re Confidential SHS Uses Electronic Health Records Provides Routine Medical Care General Physicals Womens Health Vaccinations Birth Control/ Limited Medications Sexually Transmitted Infection Testing After Hours Medical Advice Phone Service Supplies e.g. (bandages, crutches,condoms) Top Two Diagnost
26、ic Reasons Students Seek Health Services Upper Respiratory Infection Contraceptive ManagementStudent Health Services Staff and Insurance Staffed by: Medical Doctors Nurse Practitioners Registered Nurses Students under age 18, need parental consent to be treated. (forms available) Student Health Insu
27、rance is voluntary through Gallagher Koster Health Plans (available for the year or by semester)not required to receive services at SHSThe Student Health CenterA busy place! Over 14,309 student visits in 2012 (recommend appointments*)o 9570 Femaleo 3749 Male Over 45% of the student population visit
28、the health center in a year For over 77.5% of students the health center is their usual source of care and/or primary care provider while enrolled at FGCU*Stats for Health Fee*Data Source ACHA Fall 2012 survey results N=405The Student Health CenterA busy place! One student sample indicated that over
29、 20% of FGCU students do not have health insurance 95% were satisfied that their confidentiality and privacy were carefully protected when they visit the health center* 85.4% students report being satisfied with there visit to the center*Stats for Health Fee*Data Source ACHA Fall 2012 survey results N=40Tips for Parents If your student is sick, tell them to go to the health center first (its free, accessible and a good first response). If they are told to take pain relievers, drink fluids, and get plenty of rest, please encourage them to follow.
