A Journey of Mental Health: Study Abroad
Presented by Jennifer Fullick, Ph.D. and Breeda McGrath, Ph.D.
Recorded on Thursday, November 16th, 2023
Access provided upon registration on “My Courses” page
What occurs before, during and after the journey of a student studying abroad can have a significant impact on mental health. Planning for this journey can include many partners in exploring best options for a successful experience abroad, including family, study abroad providers, mental health professionals, insurance providers and regional specialists.
When considering factors which can greatly impact access and support to the mental health and wellbeing of U.S. college students studying abroad, the most successful student is the one that is prepared, and considers options to support mental health long before they travel abroad. This session will provide a practical discussion on how integrating support systems creates a healthy and positive study abroad experience.
Access provided upon registration on “My Courses” page
This program, when attended in its entirety, offers 1.0 APA CEs for Psychologists, 1.0 IL CEUS for Counselors and Social Workers, 1.0 BBS California CEUs for LPCCs, LPSW, and LMFTs, or 1.0 NASP CPDs for School Psychologists.
What occurs before, during and after the journey of a student studying abroad can have a significant impact on mental health. Planning for this journey can include many partners in exploring best options for a successful experience abroad, including family, study abroad providers, mental health professionals, insurance providers and regional specialists.
When considering factors which can greatly impact access and support to the mental health and wellbeing of U.S. college students studying abroad, the most successful student is the one that is prepared, and considers options to support mental health long before they travel abroad. This session will provide a practical discussion on how integrating support systems creates a healthy and positive study abroad experience.
After attending this introductory-level program, participants will be able to:
- Create a chronological roadmap of considerations and best practices to support a mental health map for a U.S. student studying abroad.
- Discern common mental health challenges for U.S. students studying abroad post-pandemic.
- From the clinical psychologist perspective, consider key elements in supporting clients in their study abroad experience.
- Build a mental health resource tool to support study abroad students.
This program meets APA’s continuing education STANDARD 1.3: Program content focuses on topics related to psychological practice, education, or research other than application of psychological assessment and/or intervention methods that are supported by contemporary scholarship grounded in established research procedures.
This program meets APA’s continuing education GOAL 3: Program will allow psychologists to maintain, develop, and increase competencies in order to improve services to the public and enhance contributions to the profession.
General Admission: $20
The Chicago School Faculty/Staff/Alumni: $15*
The Chicago School Students: $10*
(*Please email [email protected] for coupon code)
Refund Policy: 100% of tuition is refundable up to 48 hours before the program. Within 48 hours of the program, and at any point in Homestudy format, tuition is nonrefundable.
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Poyrazli, S., & Mitchell, M. A. (2020). Mental Health Problems of U.S. Students Studying Abroad. Journal of International Students, 10(1), 17–27. https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v10i1.1014
Walsh, R., & Walsh, M. (2018). In their own words: American students’ perspectives on study abroad experiences. The Humanistic Psychologist, 46(2), 129–146. https://doi.org/10.1037/hum0000083Mitchell, J. T. (1983).
Jennifer Fullick, Ph.D., Director Health, Safety and Security for the Institute for Study Abroad (IFSA)
Dr. Fullick holds a PhD in Organizational Psychology from The Chicago School for Professional Psychology, and researches in the field of international education. Currently, Dr. Fullick leads a team of Health, Safety and Security Managers Globally supporting mental health and emergency response for students studying abroad. Dr. Fullick is adjunct faculty in the Department of International Psychology at TCSPP.
Breeda McGrath, Ph.D.
Dr. McGrath at TCSPP advises and mentors faculty leading study abroad, in addition to years of experience in the field of international and educational psychology.
Target Audience: Mental health professionals, educators, and students.
Psychologists. This program, when attended in its entirety, is available for 1.0 continuing education credits. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology maintains responsibility for this program and its content. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is committed to accessibility and non-discrimination in its continuing education activities. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is also committed to conducting all activities in conformity with the American Psychological Association’s Ethical Principles for Psychologists. Participants are asked to be aware of the need for privacy and confidentiality throughout the program. If program content becomes stressful, participants are encouraged to process these feelings during discussion periods.
Counselors/Clinical Counselors. This program, when attended in its entirety, is available 1.0 hours of continuing education. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) to provide continuing education programming for counselors and clinical counselors. License Number: 197.000159
Social Workers. This program, when attended in its entirety, is available for 1.0 hours of continuing education. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) to provide continuing education programming for social workers. License Number: 159.001036
MFTs, LPCCs, and LCSWs. Course meets the qualifications for 1.0 hours of continuing education credit for MFTs, LPCCs, and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. If you are licensed outside of California please check with your local licensing agency to to determine if they will accept these CEUs. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is approved by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) to offer continuing education programming for MFTs, LPCCs, LEPs, and/or LCSWs. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is an accredited or approved postsecondary institution that meets the requirements set forth in Sections 4980.54(f)(1), 4989.34, 4996.22(d)(1), or 4999.76(d) of the Code.
School Psychologists. This program, when attended in its entirety, is available for 1.0 hours of continuing professional development. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology’s School Psychology Program is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists to offer continuing professional development. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology maintains responsibility for this continuing professional development activity.
Participation Certificate. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is able to provide students and other participants who simply wish to have documentation of their attendance at the program a participation certificate.
Non Psychologists. Most licensing boards accept Continuing Education Credits sponsored by the American Psychological Association but non-psychologists are recommended to consult with their specific state-licensing board to ensure that APA-sponsored CE is acceptable.
*Participants must attend 100% of the program in order to obtain a Certificate of Attendance.
If participants have special needs, we will attempt to accommodate them. Please address questions, concerns and any complaints to [email protected]. There is no commercial support for this program nor are there any relationships between the CE Sponsor, presenting organization, presenter, program content, research, grants, or other funding that could reasonably be construed as conflicts of interest.