STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Tarleton State’s Erath Engaged, a leading voice for Erath County residents, will host an upcoming Health Summit focused on college students.
The free interactive virtual event begins at 3 p.m. Thursday, July 27, and will bring educators, health professionals and students together to explore issues concerning student health. Register at https://tarletonstate.us/TarletonStudentHealthSummit.
“Student health must be prioritized, especially after the long pandemic,” said public health Associate Professor Subi Gandhi, Director of Erath Engaged. “Our college students need all the help and support from faculty, staff and the greater community to resume normalcy in their lives. By collaborating and sharing knowledge, we can empower the next generation with the tools and resources they need to lead healthy, successful lives.”
Key topics of the summit:
- Empowering Resilience: Navigating High-risk Behaviors for Student Well-being
- Cultivating Sexual Health: Empowering Students with Knowledge and Choices
- Strengthening Support Networks: Leveraging Campus and Community Resources
- Fostering Emotional Wellness: Prioritizing Mental Health and Emotional Well-being in
Education
“Supporting students’ needs on a holistic level is vital to ensuring academic success and personal well-being,” said Dr. Misty Smith, an Associate Professor in the Department of Social Work and Communication Disorders.
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A founding member of The Texas A&M System, Tarleton State University is breaking records — in enrollment, research, scholarship, athletics, philanthropy and engagement — while transforming the lives of approximately 18,000 students in Stephenville, Fort Worth, Waco, Bryan and online. For 125 years, Tarleton State has been committed to accessible higher education opportunities for all while helping students grow academically, socially and professionally through programs that emphasize real world learning and address regional, state and national needs.