College Student Mental Health and Wellness: Coping on Campus

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Endorsements Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication Page
Contents
List of figures
Acknowledgments
1: The Current Scene in College Student Mental Health
	Introduction
	Institutional Support for Students’ Mental Health
	Sociopolitical Effects on College Students’ Mental Health
	The Role of Popular Media
	The Role of Social Media: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
	Students’ Current Concerns in a Broader Historical Context
	Conclusion
	References
2: How Do We Know What We Know About College Student Mental Health?
	Introduction
	Historical Context
	The Center for Collegiate Mental Health
		CCMH Instruments
		CCMH Growth, Strengths and Limitations
	Healthy Minds Network
	American College Health Association
	Conclusion
	References
3: How Do First-year Students Become Young Adults? Theories of College Student Development
	Introduction
	Who Am I? Theories of Identity Development
		Chickering’s Seven Vectors
		Sanford’s Theory of Challenge and Support
		Baxter Magolda’s Theory of Self-authorship
		Theories of Cultural Identity Development
			Phinney’s Theory of Ethnic Identity Development
			White Racial Consciousness
			Fowler’s Theory of Faith Development
	Conclusion
	References
4: Depression and Suicide Among College Students
	Introduction
	Prevalence and Measurement of Depression Among College Students
		Counseling Center Assessment of Psychological Symptoms-62 (CCAPS-62) Depression Subscale
		Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9)
		Beck Depression Inventory – Second Edition (BDI-II)
	Cultural Considerations
	Causes of Depression
	Suicide: The Most Serious Consequence of Depression
		Causes of College Student Suicide
		Suicide Assessment
		Cultural Considerations
		Suicide Prevention on Campus
	Prevention of Depression
	Treatment of Depression
	Conclusion
	References
5: Worried Sick: Anxiety and Stress Among College Students
	Introduction
	Anxiety Versus Stress
	Generalized Anxiety and Stress
		Measures of Generalized Anxiety and Stress
			The Student Stress Scale
			Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7)
			CCAPS Generalized Anxiety Subscale
		Prevalence of Generalized Anxiety and Stress
		Cultural Considerations
		Causes of Generalized Anxiety and Stress
			Anxiety is a Function of Perceived Threat
			Anxiety Is a Function of a Lack of Perspective
			Anxiety Is a Function of Overstriving
		Consequences of Generalized Anxiety and Stress
		Prevention of Generalized Anxiety and Stress
		Treatment
	Social Anxiety
		Measures of Social Anxiety
			Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale
			Social Interaction Anxiety Scale (Mattick & Clarke, 1998)
			CCAPS Social Anxiety Subscale
		Prevalence of Social Anxiety
		Cultural Considerations
		Causes of Social Anxiety
		Consequences of Social Anxiety
		Prevention of Social Anxiety
		Treatment of Social Anxiety
	Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
		Measures of PTSD
			PTSD Checklist
			Posttraumatic Stress Diagnostic Scale
		Prevalence of PTSD
		Causes of PTSD
		Cultural Considerations
		Consequences of PTSD
		Prevention of PTSD
		Treatment of PTSD
	Conclusion
	References
6: High Times: College Students’ Substance Use, Misuse and Abuse
	Introduction
	Measures of Cannabis and Alcohol Use Among College Students
		CCAPS-62 Substance Use Subscale
		CCAPS-34 Alcohol Use Subscale
		Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test (AUDIT)
		Daily Sessions, Frequency, Age of Onset and Quantity of Cannabis Use Inventory (DFAQ-CU)
	Prevalence of Cannabis and Alcohol Use Among College Students
	Causes
	Consequences
	Prevention
	Conclusion
	References
7: Eating and Sleeping: The Basics – Or Are They?
	Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating
		Measures of Problematic Eating
		Prevalence of and Cultural Factors Related to Problematic Eating Among College Students
		Causes of Problematic Eating
		Consequences of Problematic Eating
		Prevention and Treatment of Problematic Eating
	College Students’ Sleeping and Mental Health
		Measures of Sleep Quality
		Prevalence of and Cultural Factors Related to Problematic Sleep Among College Students
		Causes of Problematic Sleep
		Consequences of Problematic Sleep
		Prevention and Treatment of Problematic Sleep
	Conclusion
	References
8: College Students’ Academic and Career Success
	Introduction
		Academic Success and Mental Health
			Measures of Academic Distress
	The Relationship Between College Students’ Mental Health and Career Preparation
	Career Preparation
	Conclusion
	References
9: College Students’ Relationships and Their Psychological Wellbeing
	Introduction
	Parenting Styles
		Parental Divorce and College Students’ Wellbeing
		Effects of the Death of a Parent
	College Students’ Friendships
		Why Do College Students’ Friendships Matter?
		Romantic Relationships
	Conclusion
	References
10: Flourishing and Thriving: Optimal Mental Health
	Introduction
	Hettler’s Theory of Wellness
	Flourishing: Keyes’ Model of Wellbeing
	Integrity: Living in Accordance With One’s Values
	Mindfulness
	Self-Compassion
	Flow
	Resilience
	Conclusion
	References
About the Author
Index