From Playbook to Practice: Leading Mental Health Transformation in Texas Higher Education

Texas stands at a critical crossroads in advancing student mental health across its colleges and universities. Nearly half of Texas college students report experiencing symptoms of depression or anxiety and more than 140 Texas counties lack a licensed psychologist, compounding disparities. While colleges are doing more than ever to address student mental health, additional coordination, resources, and innovation are needed to close the gaps.

Join us to hear from three Texas higher education leaders in a virtual fireside chat where they discuss their experiences implementing evidence-based mental health strategies. Learn how these senior leaders steward transformational work to support student wellbeing and helped create a new Playbook for Mental Health for the State of Texas. Interactive Q&A to follow.

Moderator:

• Dr. Thad Mantaro, Dean, Student Health and Wellness, Dallas College

Panelists:

• Dr. Carlos Cruz, Associate Vice Chancellor of Student Well-being and Social Support, Dallas College
• Dr. Leticia Duncan-Brosnan, Director, District-Wide Student Advocacy Network, Alamo Colleges District
• Dr. Ashley Spicer-Runnels, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic & Health Affairs, Texas State University System