Supporting International Students with Mental Health Issues Duane Seibel, Director Student and Judicial Affairs Adrian Conradi, Associate Director International Student Services Thompson Rivers University
Statistics on Mental Illness One in 5 Canadians will experience a mental illness in their lifetime Individuals with mental illness are far more likely to be the victim of violence than to be violent Many mental illnesses first appear when a person is young Schizophrenia affects about 1-100 Canadians and usually occurs between 18-25 years of age http://www.cmha.ca/mental_health/myths-about-mental-illness/#.u3iwbp3ojh0 M.J. Halter (3013) Canadian Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
We Likely Get Involved With Mood Disorders Eating Disorders Phobias, Anxiety and Panic Disorders Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders
Factors that increase likelihood of mental health issues in international students
Connected with genetic predispositions the following may also impact the development: Prenatal stressors Psychological stressors Environmental stressors
Consent example Consent to Disclosure of Personal Information I hereby consent to Thompson Rivers University and its representatives, collecting, using and disclosing the following information to the following persons/organizations for the following purposes: Status at TRU Attendance Whether attending TRU Information To Whom Purpose of Disclosure Canada Immigration Canada Border Services RCMP Law enforcement agencies Sponsoring organization To ensure compliance with Study Permit Verify student status Inform of student academic standing and progress Academic Information Academic Status whether attending TRU Grades and GPA Address phone numbers, e-mail address and other coordinates Medical and Well-being Past behavioral concerns, misconduct, alleged misconduct and disciplinary proceedings. Family and/or legal guardian Educational Agency Sponsoring Organization TRU Academic Administration & Student Affairs Canada Immigration RCMP B.C. Medical Services Plan Family and/or legal guardian TRU Academic Administration & Student Affairs Family and/or legal guardian TRU Student Affairs TRU Academic Administration & Student Affairs Host Family, Immediate Family, RCMP, Student Residence, Academic Administration & Student Affairs Verifying student academic progress and standing Making knowledgeable decisions as to continuation of program for their son or daughter Ability to communicate with student Contact purposes Confirm health & safety Ensuring support systems are available to student when required Safety and well-being of all involved Disciplinary proceedings
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TRU s approach: Case Management and BIT Case Manager Disability Services AD International Student Services Student Housing Chair Director Student and Judicial Affairs Health Services IHA Mental Health Clinician Campus Security Counselling
Additional Considerations and Resources Implications for medical insurance Family response Border Services (CBSA) KMART Mental Health Act Car 40 1 South
THANK YOU. Duane Seibel, Director Student and Judicial Affairs Adrian Conradi, Associate Director International Student Services Thompson Rivers University