Supporting the Academic and Mental Health Needs of First-Generation Students: An Exploration of Library Services, Outreach, and Mental Health Advocacy in Fostering the Success of First-Generation Students", a chapter in the publiciation Student Success Librarianship: Critical Perspectives on an Evolving Profession
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Authors
Behrend, Dawn
Issue Date
2025-03
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Animation
Language
en_US
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This chapter will examine the unique opportunities and challenges experienced by first-generation students (FGS), how academic libraries can best serve this population to foster their academic success, and strategies for outreach and cross-campus collaborations. As a second career librarian with extensive experience as a master’s level clinical psychologist, I will also discuss the mental health struggles that FGS may face along with ways in which academic libraries can raise awareness of mental illness and reduce the stigma of seeking treatment.