Mental Health, Substance Use, and Wellbeing in Higher Education: Supporting the Whole Student

by National Academies of Sciences Engineering and Medicine, Board on Higher Education and Workforce, Health and Medicine Division, et al.

Student wellbeing is foundational to academic success. One recent survey of postsecondary educators found that nearly 80 percent believed emotional wellbeing is a very or extremely important factor in student success. Studies have found the dropout rates for students with a diagnosed mental health problem range from 43 percent to as high as 86 percent. While dealing with stress is a normal part of life, for some students, stress can adversely affect...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0309124123
• ISBN13: 9780309124126
• Release Date: March 2021
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 8.9"