While
many students sail through first semester thrilled with their
lives at UNH, it's likely that many of them will also experience
some of the transition issues mentioned above. This is a time
for them to learn new ways of coping and how to seek out support
and help when they need it. You can play a big role in this
by listening to them as they describe their experiences and
by helping them see their options and find ways to approach
the situation.
If
your son or daughter is unable to sleep, unable to concentrate,
not eating well, or sleeping too much, these are reasons
to be concerned. We strongly recommend you encourage them
to talk with someone or let us know so we can try to gently
intervene.
If
your son or daughter is starting UNH with a pre-existing
medical or mental health concern, it is very helpful for
our staff to be made aware of this. The Hall Directors are
professionals who will respect students' privacy; however,
having this information can be very helpful to Hall Directors
as they try to meet the needs of all the students in their
community.
We
hope you will remind them there are people to talk to at
UNH who care. Their Hall Director is the best place to start.
You are welcome to call their Hall Director or the central
Residential Life office to discuss any concerns you have.
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of Residence Hall Directors
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of Residence Halls
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