Susmita Thukral
Initiative Coordinator
Email: Susmita.Thukral@gcccd.edu
This initiative is driven by the “expertise with application” framework of using current research/knowledge in psychology and related fields to help students learn and apply effective wellness strategies while trying to achieve academic goals. Experts in the fields of psychiatry, psychology, medicine, neuroscience, and behavioral sciences conduct presentations/workshops on a variety of topics to achieve the objectives of this program.
Mental health challenges are increasing steadily in the college student population (especially between 18 and 25 years of age) and the growing complexity of these challenges poses a critical challenge to student success. For example, according to research compiled by the California Community College Student Mental Health Program (CCC SMHP):
Half of community college students have some type of mental health problem.
San Diego County Access and Crisis Line: 1-888-724-7240 (Crisis & suicide counseling; mental health/substance abuse referrals)
National Hopeline Network: 1-800-442-HOPE or 1-800-442-4673 (Suicide crisis counseling)
Spanish speaking suicide hotline: 1-800- SUICIDA or 1-800-784-2432 (Suicide crisis counseling)
Susmita Thukral
Initiative Coordinator
Email: Susmita.Thukral@gcccd.edu
8800 Grossmont College Drive
El Cajon, California 92020
619-644-7000
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