S6E3: The Human Factor: AI, Mental Health, and Higher Ed: Practical Tools for Supporting Students in Distress, Part 3

In this final episode of our three-part series, we turn theory into practice with concrete strategies faculty can implement immediately to support student mental health. My guests wrap up this episode as they share actionable techniques for recognizing warning signs and creating supportive classroom environments. This episode  also provides guidance for identifying students in distress. 

This final portion of our conversation tackles the delicate balance between maintaining educational standards and providing mental health accommodation, offering practical solutions like universal design approaches that benefit all students. 

Part 3, key topics include:

• Observable warning signs of student mental health distress
• Balancing academic rigor with mental health accommodation
• Universal design strategies that support all students
• Creative approaches to regular student wellness check-ins
• Future visions for integrating technology with human-centered care

Faculty contact information:
University of Delaware
Rebecca Wilson, MSW, LCSW: rlwilson@udel.edu
Human Services & Human Relations Admin Programs Coordinator | Instructor, Dept. Human Development and Family Sciences

University of Delaware
Dr. Kate Riera, PhD:  kriera@udel.edu
Assistant Professor, Human Services| Dept. Human Development and Family Sciences