A Phenomenological Analysis of the Perceptions of Housing Staff's Current Practices and Aspirational Desires of Managing Mental Health Needs on a College Campus

Abstract

Housing staffs perceptions were analyzed concerning current practices for identifying and managing mental health needs in residence halls. Six participants were interviewed, including undergraduate resident assistants and graduate hall directors. The results showed that there are four major themes when dealing with mental health training at a large four-year, primarily residential public school. Themes included Training Information, Improvements for Training, Interpersonal Feelings, and Barriers for Referral. Themes and implications for student affairs professionals were discussed.

Date of Award	2013
Original language	American English
Awarding Institution	Eastern Illinois University
Supervisor	Dena R. Kniess (Supervisor)