Tutoring and Mental Health Dr Gareth Hughes Dr

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Tutoring and Mental Health Dr Gareth Hughes Dr Emily McIntosh Nic Streatfield University of Derby University of Bolton York St John University UKAT AMOSSHE Academics and Student Mental Health Student Minds Student Minds empowers students and university staff to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to look after their mental health, support others, and create change, so that all in Higher Education can thrive. Underpinned by Research How we aim to work… The research Qualitative research project designed to… Improve understanding of the role academics are playing in relation to student wellbeing Increase our understanding of the student mental health issues academics are experiencing and the perceived impact on them and their work Identify whether or not academics feel prepared and supported to respond effectively and appropriately to students Increase our understanding of what aspects of this role are working well and what aspects are preventing students from receiving effective support 54 academics Module leaders Senior tutors Directors of Boards of Study First year – teaching only Programme leaders Senior fellows Experienced lecturers Universities Single campus and multi site Public & Private North, South, Midlands & London Russell Group, post 92 & red brick Large, medium and small College structure and centralised structure Major Themes Increase in poor student mental wellbeing Role and boundaries Multiple ways student mental health problems present Signposting Academics and Student Services Impact on Academics Resources and Support What Might Help? The role of the personal tutor Set and communicate boundaries at the beginning of your relationship and remain consistent – this benefits you and the student, as they will know what to expect if they do disclose something Conversations between you and your students are considered private but not confidential – you can and in some cases must discuss with Student Services Students may seek emotional support from you because they have a pre-existing relationship with you and you are easier to access – if you become their source of support, you may also be a barrier to them accessing more effective interventions Signposting To facilitate students to access support, academics must Be able to identify when a student is experiencing problems that would benefit from support Be aware of and able to identify services to students and explain how they can be accessed Be able to outline how and why a service could help a student and encourage enough hope to motivate the student