College Mental Health: Dr. Patrick Lukingbeal

According to a NAMI 2020 study, 73% of students reported to have
had a mental health crisis while at college. Today, we are joined
by the Executive Director of Integrated Enrollment Services at
the University of Houston, to discuss the pressing topic of
mental health on college campuses. Dr. Patrick Lukingbeal fills
us in on the positive generational changes he’s observed, with
the normalization of mental health conversations among young
people. The stigma around mental health issues is steadily
disintegrating and more and more people are able to recognize and
seek support for their struggles. We discuss the ways in which
the pandemic has affected the prevalence of mental health issues
among college students, and the astounding support systems in
place in higher education facilities. As parents, it can be
challenging sending your child off to college, especially if they
have a history of mental health issues, and in this episode, we
cover the ways in which you can continue to support your child on
their journey! More than that, we delve into the importance of
normalizing the need for students to take a break and how to help
them reintegrate into their learning environment while they’re in
recovery. Furthermore, you’re bound to hear some profound
insights into Patrick’s Ph.D. topic: diversity and mental health!
For all of this and so much more, tune in with us today! 





Key Points From This Episode:


Patrick Lukingbeal’s professional background and why he’s so
passionate about educating others about mental health.

The mental health concerns and support efforts on college
campuses pre- and post-Covid.

What college campuses are doing to address the prevalence of
suicide.

The positive and negative effects of parents legally not
having access to students’ records.

How to navigate parents’ lack of access and come to an
agreement ahead of time.

What’s contributing to the increase of involvement in mental
health programs on campuses.

How social media is creating awareness and normalizing mental
health conversations.

The benefits of the prevalence of resources available to
young adults about mental health.

Patrick’s findings when doing his Ph.D. on diversity and
mental health correlations.

The risk factors that might prevent someone from seeking
help.

What higher education facilities are doing right in terms of
inclusivity.

Why the need for students to take time off for their mental
health should be normalized.

The importance of providing students with a roadmap back into
their course.

The most common reason people don’t seek help.

The positive effects of seeking support and treatment.

The support systems available on campuses for students in
recovery.

What parents can do to support their child in college
regarding mental health.

The true role of college counseling centers: brief
intervention.

What gives Patrick hope about the new generation, in terms of
resilience and normalizing mental health conversations.






Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:


Dr. Patrick Lukingbeal on LinkedIn


NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness


UH Wellness


Cougars in Recovery


John Shiflet on LinkedIn


Mosaics of Mercy