Abstract

National data indicate that students, staff, and faculty are experiencing increasing mental health problems, longer-term pandemic impact, and work-related burnout. This research project will study the state of Iowa-based higher education staff and faculty mental health and well-being, including 1) mental health and well-being and perceived institutional support for mental health and well-being; and 2) confidence and competence to respond to and manage student distress.

• Read more about this project.
• Watch “Findings from the ‘State of of Iowa Staff & Faculty Mental Health and Well-Being’ Study” webinar (recorded 2/8/24)

Project Team

• Barry Schreier, Ph.D., Director of Higher Education Programming, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health; Clinical Professor of Counseling Psychology, University of Iowa College of Education
• Gerta Bardhoshi, Ph.D., Director of Research and Training, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health; Associate Professor of Counselor Education, University of Iowa College of Education
• Martin Kivlighan, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist and Associate Professor of Counseling Psychology, University of Iowa Department of Psychological and Quantitative Foundations; Visiting Associate Professor, Internal Medicine; Visiting Associate Professor, Psychiatry
• Ashley Rila, Ph.D., Research & Training Project Coordinator, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health
• Derek Rodgers, Ph.D., Research Methodologist, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health
• Byeolbee Um , Doctoral Research Assistant, Doctoral student in Counselor Education and Supervision, University of Iowa College of Education
• Kun Wang, MS, Higher Education Graduate Assistant, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health; Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program, University of Iowa College of Education
• Claire McCall, Workforce Expansion Trainee, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health; Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program, University of Iowa College of Education