Tying It Together: Module 1 Summary

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In this learning module, you should be able to:

Summarize the importance of mental health services
- Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being affecting how we think, feel, and act. It also determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices.
- It is common for students to experience varying degrees of stress, anxiety, and depression during their time in college.
- 1 in 2 community college students surveyed in a new study reveal current or recent mental health challenges.
- Given that academic counselors work closely with students, they should be equipped to work with those who may be experiencing mental health issues.
Identify multiple forms of distance mental health counseling
- Distance mental health is the provision of mental health services by professionals using telecommunication technologies.
- Distance mental health services can be provided using synchronous and/or asynchronous telecommunication.
- There are various benefits and challenges associated with these synchronous and asynchronous telecommunication services.
- In general telehealth practices are subject to the same regulations, code of ethics, and professional guidelines that define the relationship in traditional in-person services; however, state and international psychological associations have developed or are beginning to develop guidelines specific to the provision of distance mental health counseling.

To demonstrate your learning you completed the following assessments and activities: