PS 125 Discussion

Students in Crisis: Mental Health and Suicide on College Campuses (Links to an external site.)

Directions

After viewing the above materials, respond to the following:

  • – What are your general thoughts on the epidemic?
  • – Why is early adulthood such a crucial time for development?
  • – Why might the current generation be different from past generations?
  • – What role might developmental psychologists play in attempting to correct this problem?
  • – In addition to the suggestions provided by the experts, how might a parent begin preventing this from occurring to their child, and when should prevention begin?