IFSA and Lehigh University Launch Project Addressing Mental Health Issues in Study Abroad Post Pandemic
Updated: March 28, 2024
Anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues challenge college students on campus and abroad. While many students struggle with managing their mental health, they do not have to do it alone.
IFSA and Lehigh University have partnered to launch a collaborative project to investigate the best way forward; identifying needs, evaluating resources, and setting a course for action for study abroad professionals on campus and abroad. To help all study abroad professionals benefit from this information, a white paper will be prepared outlining the findings and develop a practical handbook of best practices.
Spearheading the project will be:
- Katie Radande, Lehigh University, Director of Study Abroad
- Jenn Fullick, Ph.D., IFSA Director for Health, Safety, and Security
- Wayne James, Ph.D., IFSA Associate Vice President, Partner Engagement
First workshop held at Lehigh University in January 2024
The project will kick off with a series of workshops that gather study abroad professionals for collaborative sessions. The first workshop was held at Lehigh University on Jan. 17, 2024.
The next workshop will be held at Macalester College.
Macalester College
Saint Paul, Minnesota
April 24, 2024
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
If you’re a study abroad professional in the Minnesota area, please register now to attend. Registration closes April 10, 2024.
Interested in hosting a workshop at your university or college? Please send an email to the IFSA Institutional Engagement Team. Additional news and information on this exciting project will be coming soon.