ERIC Number: EJ1434997
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 7
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-2379-7762
EISSN: EISSN-2328-3343
Get with the (FITA) Program: A Service to Help At-Risk Students (Practice Brief)
Sara Antunes-Alves; Anamarie Gennara; John Meissner
Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, v36 n2 p193-199 2023
The transition to postsecondary education can be challenging for any student, particularly for those facing impending personal crises, mental disorders, or with undiagnosed disabilities. The link between mental health and academic performance has been well established. Both work in tandem to predict important areas of concern for colleges and universities: student wellness, retention, and graduation rates. Postsecondary administrators have been increasingly called upon to address the surge of demand from students for help. The following practice brief examines a combined mental health program that addresses both student mental health and academic performance aimed at maximizing students' potential for personal and academic flourishing. Results of this program, as well as challenges and suggestions for transferability, will also be reviewed.
Descriptors: Mental Health Programs, Mental Health, Performance, Program Effectiveness, Student Welfare, Behavior Modification, Postsecondary Education, At Risk Students, Individual Development
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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