Journal of College Student Psychotherapy

Counseling centers are part of a national practice environment that arguably encourages expedience rather than thoroughness in working with psychological difficulties. In this landscape, diagnosis is a process where symptom identification is preferred over a more complex understanding of clients. The predominant diagnostic tool used by mental health professionals is the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) which has the main purpose of identifying symptom clusters. A less known competitor to the DSM is the Psychodynamic Diagnostic Manual (PDM). Purposefully developed as an alternative to the DSM, the PDM has many unique features and differences that distinguish it from the DSM. Compared to the DSM, the PDM requires a more labor-intensive and thorough assessment process. That process assists clinicians in arriving at a multifaceted diagnosis, including case conceptualization, that provides valuable information on how to approach therapy. In this was the PDM may be more valuable for University and College counselors. This is because the PDM, in addition to identifying symptoms, also provides a wholistic portrait of the person who has them. The usefulness of the holistic view of a person, that the PDM provides, is discussed and illustrated through a case study.

Paul D. Polychronis

Lee N. Keyes

A Case for Using the Psychodynamic Diagnostic Manual-2 Instead of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-5 in University and College Counseling Centers

在大学和学院咨询中心使用心理动力学诊断手册-2 而非精神障碍诊断与统计手册-5 的案例

The increased enrollment of students with mental health needs in U.S. higher education, paired with increasing emphasis on study abroad participation has led campus mental health professionals to consider how their services might extend to serve students with mental health needs who are studying abroad . When it comes to faculty led courses, instructors can play a key role in providing on-the-ground support for students experiencing mental health challenges. The findings from this study provide key insights that college mental health professionals can use to better understand and support these instructors as they serve on the front lines of addressing students’ mental health needs while they are away from campus. In particular, our findings point to key ways that college mental health professionals can partner with education abroad offices to provide effective pre-departure training and in-country support for faculty instructors.

Elizabeth Niehaus

Angela Bryan

Matthew J. Nelson

Kaleb Briscoe

Addressing Students’ Mental Health Needs in Faculty-Led Study Abroad Courses

应对教师主导的海外学习课程中学生的心理健康需求

College students experience high levels of anxiety and stress, resulting in academic, interpersonal, and functional challenges. Despite awareness of anxiety and stress amongst students, universities and colleges fail to meet their mental health needs. Neurofeedback (NFB) training, a noninvasive approach designed to regulate brain processes to mitigate anxiety and stress-based symptoms, is an innovative option to help college students. A pre-posttest control group quasi-experimental design was implemented to measure whether a treatment group reported differences in anxiety and stress (as measured by the Beck Anxiety Inventory [BAI], Perceived Stress Scale [PSS], and Social Anxiety Thought [SAT] questionnaire) as compared to a waitlist control group. Results indicated significant decreases in SAT and PSS scores between groups, with no significant difference for BAI scores. Additionally, no significant differences were found over time between groups, regardless of gender. Limitations and future recommendations are explored.

Caitlyn McKinzie Bennett

Glenn W. Lambie

Haiyan Bai

Gulnora Hundley

Neurofeedback Training to Address College Students’ Symptoms of Anxiety and Stress: A Quasi-Experimental Design

神经反馈训练对大学生焦虑和压力症状的干预：准实验设计

Mental Health Disorders (MHDs) are an increasingly pervasive issue on college campuses. The aim of the present investigators was to identify differences in the frequency of attendance in counseling, recognition of warning signs, and awareness of resources for mental distress between and within college students enrolled in Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) majors and in mental health majors. Significant differences emerged in students' attendance in counseling, recognition of warning signs, and awareness of resources by academic major, gender, and past attendance in counseling. Our findings both complement and extend the extant literature on the importance of outreach and consultation as key roles of college counseling practitioners.

Michael T. Kalkbrenner

Cheyenne James

Andrés E. Pérez-Rojas

College Students’ Awareness of Mental Disorders and Resources: Comparison across Academic Disciplines

大学生对心理障碍及资源的认知：跨学科比较

Psychotherapists working with TGNB (transgender and nonbinary) emerging adults can play a supportive role in helping these clients navigate options around sharing their gender identities with family members. The authors draw from clinical experience, research on the impact of family support/rejection on TGNB individuals, and critiques of prescriptive “coming out” narratives based on white, cisgender expectations to underscore considerations for therapists working with clients who plan to talk to their parent/s or other family members. In addition, the authors present fictional case vignettes in order to apply these considerations and explore the importance of clients’ cultural contexts. Finally, the authors discuss resources that may be of use to both clients and their families.

Kori Bennett

Brooke Donatone

When “Coming Out” is (Even More) Complicated: Considerations for Therapists Helping TGNB Emerging Adults Navigate Conversations about Gender with Family

“出柜”何时（更加）复杂：帮助跨性别及非二元性别青年与家人探讨性别问题的治疗师考量

ABSTRACTABSTRACTHelp-seeking is uncommon among college students with substance use concerns. Perceived access to services is associated with greater help-seeking behavior. This study identifies substance use-related risk factors associated with awareness of campus counseling services. College students aged 18 to 25 (N = 995) self-administered a web-based survey, reporting their demographics, substance use history, well-being, and counseling services available at their institution. Multiple logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with awareness of services. Overall, 78% of students were aware of counseling services available at their institution. Full-time enrollment (p = .038) and better mental well-being (p = .025) were associated with greater odds of awareness of services. Early initiation of substance use (p = .003) and past month high-intensity drinking (p = .003) were associated with lower odds of awareness of services. Innovative strategies are needed to ensure campus counseling services reach students at risk for substance use-related problems.KEYWORDS: College studentscounselinghealth communicationmental healthsubstance use AcknowledgmentsThis work was supported by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services under the Partnership for Success grant number SP020797. The authors would like to acknowledge Brianna Sabol of the Wayne State School of Social Work Substance Use Research Team for coordinating data collection, cleaning, and management activities. Special thanks to the Research Design and Analysis Unit at Wayne State University for their assistance with data analysis.Disclosure statementNo potential conflict of interest was reported by the authors.Data Availability StatementData from this study are available on request from the corresponding author, EP.Additional informationFundingThe work was supported by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services [SP020797].

Emily Pasman

Elizabeth Agius

Sydney O’Shay

Michael Broman

Guijin Lee

Stella M. Resko

Are Campus Services Reaching Those in Need? Substance Use and Awareness of University Counseling Services

校园服务是否惠及有需要的人？物质使用与大学咨询服务的认知

ABSTRACTABSTRACTMental health issues are prominent among gender minorities; however, research examining these issues among college campuses is limited, and has often overlooked individuals who identify outside of transgender or cisgender identities. Our findings indicated that transgender participants reported the highest rates and frequencies of non-suicidal self injury, suicidal thoughts, and suicide attempt compared to cisgender peers; followed closely by gender-expansive participants. Gender minority participants reported higher rates of family distress and social anxiety.KEYWORDS: College studentsgender-expansivemental healthsuicidal behaviorstransgender Disclosure statementNo potential conflict of interest was reported by the authors.

Justin Watts

Carly Scarton

Neale R Chumbler

Elizabeth With

Tamara Knapp-Grosz

Sara Ousby

Disparities in Suicidal Behaviors and Mental Health Issues Among Gender Minority College Students

性别少数大学生自杀行为与心理健康问题差异

ABSTRACTABSTRACTAs a result of additional stressors encountered by individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), the COVID-19 pandemic had a disproportionately greater impact on college students with ASD than the general college population. To address the unique concerns this population encountered as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, this qualitative study analyzed the data collected from student meetings of 75 students with ASD, who participated in a program from Fall 2017 to Fall 2021 for individuals with ASD to support them as they navigate their college experiences. The data analysis strategy of Thematic Analysis was implemented to identify five overarching themes that participants experienced including: mental health and emotional considerations, social concerns, personal autonomy adjustments, goal realization/achievements, and changes in opportunities. Limitations for the study and recommendations for future research are provided.KEYWORDS: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)college counselingCOVID-19 pandemicmental healthsocial concerns Disclosure statementNo potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).

Nicole Noble

Taylor Fidler

Nicholas Bueno

Xinyue Lei

Audrey Zatopek

Miles Lourenco

The Impact of COVID-19 on College Students with Autism: Implications for College Counselors

COVID-19对自闭症大学生的影响：对高校辅导员的启示

Fallyn M. Lee

Julie M. Koch

Nikita Ramakrishnan

Fine Arts Students: Mental Health, Stress, and Time on Academic Work

美术专业学生：心理健康、压力与学业时间投入

College and university counseling centers are facing increasing demand for services, increasing severity of psychopathology, and decreasing funding – thus college counseling is a strained system. Group psychotherapy is a flexible and impactful treatment format which addresses these challenges and suits the population well. We review literature on group counseling in higher education and present four studies examining its appropriateness. Study 1 is a mathematical proof showing group therapy is efficient. Studies 2 and 3 are archival survey data analyses of client feedback and student interest, showing group therapy is effective and enticing. Study 4 is an analysis of clinic staffing data showing group therapy is essential. Three recommendations are offered to counseling center staff and directors: design groups with a focus on ethics and appealing structure, promote groups both to prospective clients and within staff (i.e., “why not group?”), and apply affective process-dimension clinical skills in group delivery.

Travis J. Pashak

Sophia M. Bradley

Emma J. Trierweiler

Many Hands Make Light Work: Group Therapy on College Campuses Is Efficient, Effective, Enticing, and Essential

众人拾柴火焰高：团体治疗在大学校园中高效、有效、吸引人且必不可少

短名	J. College. Stud. Psychother.
Journal Impact	1.77
国际分区	PSYCHOLOGY, APPLIED(Q3)

ISSN	1540-4730, 8756-8225
h-index	31

涉及主题	心理学医学心理治疗师精神科临床心理学社会学政治学法学医学教育社会心理学生物哲学计算机科学经济
出版信息	出版商: Routledge，出版周期: ，期刊类型: journal，开源期刊: 否
基本数据	创刊年份: 1987，原创研究文献占比: 95.00%，自引率:15.80%， Gold OA占比: 1.32%

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