This lecture is about the prevalence of mental health illness in general and academic populations, about signs and symptoms and the science underlying the causes and treatments of mental illnesses, with an emphasis on depression and anxiety.
Our speaker will be Wendy Marie Ingram, PhD. She is a scientist, mental health advocate, consultant and speaker. She is a Founder and CEO at Dragonfly Mental Health, a Global Consortium for Academic Mental Health, established in 2019.
The talk will cover the following topics:
- the prevalence of mental health illness in general and academic populations
- an overview of signs and symptoms highlighting those seen in academic settings
- the science underlying the causes and treatments of mental illnesses, with an emphasis on depression and anxiety
- what to do and when to get help