University students may experience a great deal of stress during the course of their academic experiences. While most students cope successfully with the challenges these years bring, some students find the various pressures of life unmanageable or unbearable. As faculty members, teaching assistants, and other staff, you may encounter distressed students in your office or your classrooms. Many of these students have not sought counseling and may be unaware of the services available to them. Your role could be a positive and crucial one in identifying students who are in distress and assisting them to find the resources available to help themselves.
University Resources:
- Who to contact if you have a student in distress
- Where to turn if you have a student in distress
- Outreach services
- Care and Intervention Team (CAIT)
- Addressing Student Mental Health Concerns in Online Courses
Faculty & Staff Resources:
- FAQ Page (Information compiled by the College of Education-- Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Special Education)
- Counseling Services for Faculty and Staff through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Training for Faculty and Staff
- Information for RAs and Residence Hall staff
- Syllabus Language
- Addressing Student Mental Health Concerns in Online Courses (See additional remote access resources)
Care and Intervention Team (CAIT)
The Care and Intervention Team strives to promote individual well-being and success, while also prioritizing community safety. Utilizing a collaborative and proactive approach, the team is committed to identifying, preventing, assessing, intervening, and reducing threats to the safety and well-being of the MSU community. Goals of the CAIT include:
- Provide a safe and supportive physical and emotional environment for members of the university community.
- Identify, assess, and intervene with individuals who are struggling or who demonstrate concerning or threatening behavior.
- Provide support and resources to community members who are concerned for another individual.
Counseling Services for Faculty & Staff
CAPS provides counseling services for eligible MSU students only. MSU faculty and staff who are interested in personal counseling are directed to the MSU Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which offers free, confidential short-term counseling and referral services for MSU employees and members of their immediate family.
To learn more about the team, visit the MSU Employee Assistance Program (EAP) website.