Critical Conversation: "Mental Health of College Students"

Critical Conversations is a monthly series sponsored by the Office of the Provost in which a panel of experts thoughtfully engage in "Critical Conversations" about important cross-disciplinary and often controversial topics. Each panel will cover several themes within the topic. This is followed by a rich Q&A session with the audience. Deputy Provost for Academic Strategic Initiatives and professor of cognitive development will serve as the moderator. 

Critical Conversations are open to ALL members of the ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ community. Join us!

Event Details

During this Critical Conversation panelists will discuss the rising mental health crisis in college-aged students and its implications from a developmental, cognitive, and pedagogical lens.

Tuesday, November 5, from noon to 1 p.m.
Tinkham Veale University Center, Ballroom C
Lunch will be provided. Please, no recording.

Panelists: 

  • Naomi Drakeford, Director of Clinical Counseling Services, Equity, and Inclusion, University Health and Counseling Services, Division of Student Affairs
  • Adrianne Fletcher, Vice Dean, Diversity, Equity and Inclusive Excellence, Office of the Dean, School of Medicine; and Assistant Professor, Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences
  • , Associate Professor, Department of Psychological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences