USP Lecture – Mental health and quality of academic life in universities Prof. Chris Brownson (University of Texas at Austin)

Dr. Chris Brownson is the Associate Vice President for Health and Well-being at The University of Texas at Austin. In this conference he will address complex intersections between mental health, student well-being, and academic life in higher education. Drawing on over two decades of leadership in university counseling, public health initiatives, and large-scale prevention programs, Dr. Brownson will present evidence-based strategies developed and implemented at UT Austin and across the 14 institutions of the University of Texas System. The conference will explore population-level approaches to mental health promotion, suicide prevention, substance use recovery, and well-being infrastructure — with attention to how these models influence academic engagement, institutional programs, student safety, mental health, and student academic success. By highlighting both systemic interventions and collaborative care models, the conference will offer relevant insights to Brazilian universities seeking to advance mental health support and promote healthy academic environments.

 

Data: 06/08/205 (quarta-feira) – 10h