S6E3: The Human Factor: AI, Mental Health, and Higher Ed: Practical Tools for Supporting Students in Distress, Part 3

08/09/2025 28 min Temporada 6 Episodio 3
S6E3: The Human Factor: AI, Mental Health, and Higher Ed: Practical Tools for Supporting Students in Distress, Part 3

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In this final episode of our three-part series, we turn theory into practice with concrete strategies faculty can implement immediately to support student mental health. My guests wrap up this episode as they share actionable techniques for recognizing warning signs and creating supportive classroom environments. This episode  also provides guidance for identifying students in distress. This final portion of our conversation tackles the delicate balance between maintaining educational standards and providing mental health accommodation, offering practical solutions like universal design approaches that benefit all students. Part 3, key topics include:Observable warning signs of student mental health distressBalancing academic rigor with mental health accommodationUniversal design strategies that support all studentsCreative approaches to regular student wellness check-insFuture visions for integrating technology with human-centered careFaculty contact information:University of DelawareRebecca Wilson, MSW, LCSW: [email protected] Services & Human Relations Admin Programs Coordinator | Instructor, Dept. Human Development and Family SciencesUniversity of DelawareDr. Kate Riera, PhD:  [email protected] Professor, Human Services| Dept. Human Development and Family Sciences

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