A Focus on Student Mental Health

Overview

The Wisconsin School of Business recognizes the impact that mental health issues have on our students’ academic performance and overall wellbeing. We seek to create a supportive instructional community that has the comfort, tools, and fluency to talk with students about their mental health and shepherd them to appropriate services when help is needed. This page provides information and insights from school and campus partners as well as additional resources that instructors may consider bringing into their classroom teaching.

Webinar Recap

At the October 5th webinar several school and campus partners spoke about how to engage with students on their mental health issues and what support is available to them, both here in Grainger and across campus. Below you can find links to the presenters’ slide decks as well as additional video resources and handouts

Webinar Presenters and Slides

We heard from colleagues at the Wisconsin School of Business, McBurney Disability Resource Center, and University Health Services.

Head shot of Jim Franzone

Jim Franzone (session moderator)

Assistant Dean, Undergraduate Program Office | Wisconsin School of Business

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Dr. Julie Phillips, MBA, LMFT

UHS embedded Mental Health Support | Wisconsin School of Business

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Dr. Lucy Armentano

Assistant Director of Student Success | Wisconsin School of Business

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Mari Magler, JD

Director | McBurney Disability Resource Center

Video Resources

Below you can view videos from WSB and campus partners discussing the mental health resources that are available to you and your students.

Student Voices

The following clips are quotes from students passing through Grainger Hall in March 2023.

They were participating in an event hosted by student organizations dedicated to student mental health and wellness.

Kyle Charters, MBA, MA

Associate Director of Student Services
McBurney Disability Resource Center

Beginning of Semester Practices

Mental Health and Accommodations

Claire Barrett, EdM, PhD

Associate Teaching Professor
University Health Services/School of Human Ecology

Student Mental Health:
What the Data Tell Us

Recognize. Respond. Refer.

Dr. Lucy Armentano

Assistant Director of Student Success
Wisconsin School of Business

WSB Success Coaching

Dr. Julie Phillips, MBA, LMFT

UHS Mental Health Provider
Wisconsin School of Business

WSB embedded
Mental Health Support

Jackie Murray

Director, Student Success and Policy
Wisconsin School of Business

Undergraduate Academic Options
for Struggling Students