An online student resilience project responds to the pandemic

COVID-19 exposed the need for universities to develop trauma-informed interventions to bolster students' well-being during times of crisis. Florida State University, a public institution with 40,000+ students, had such an intervention immediately available to students that was quickly adapted to fit their needs during the pandemic. The Student Resilience Project (SRP; strong.fsu.edu), a trauma-informed interactive website, offered students free and socially distant access to tools and university resources created to help students cope with stress, anxiety, and depression. A survey of students who used the site during the pandemic indicated that many used it to specifically address stressors related to COVID-19. Additionally, mental health disparities among students of color, women, and the LGBTQ+ community were identified. Future uses of this trauma-informed approach and adaptations are summarized.