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Faculty and staff are often among the first to notice when a student is struggling. Changes in attendance, engagement, demeanor, or academic performance, often referred to as early indicators, can be signs of underlying distress or emerging mental health concerns (Chu et al., 2023). Because of their frequent and sustained interactions with students, faculty are in a unique position to identify these early warning signs, initiate supportive responses, and follow up with students (Kalkbrenner et al., 2021).
In this section, we hope to provide you with insight into the work of your institutional partners and strategies for facilitating accessible environments that intentionally support the mental health of your students.
