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How to Take Action on Vote Early Day for Mental Health

Active Minds

Vote Early Day, a national movement created in 2020, is a chance for you to take action on important mental health initiatives and become an active member of our political process. These elections hold equal, if not greater, importance, as they determine how laws are enacted, especially in areas like mental health.

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NASPA Survey Reveals Further Declines in Campus Mental Health

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Over the past decade, campus mental health has bloomed into a crisis, with rates of depression and anxiety symptoms more than doubling. The COVID-19 pandemic only exacerbated the problem, with over 60% of college students meeting the criteria for at least one mental health issue in the 2020-21 school year.

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Many New Jersey Colleges Eligible to Apply for Mental Health Services Funding from State

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Several New Jersey public colleges and research universities can apply for mental health services funding from the state, NorthJersey.com reported. The funds will come from the $15 million allocated for mental health services by the state. Phil Murphy This comes amid rising suicide and depression among students.

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Black Community Colleges Received $2.7 Billion in COVID Relief Funding, Joint Center Study Finds

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

From 2020 to 2022, the federal government distributed nearly $80 billion to higher education institutions through three rounds of HEERF funding, with community colleges receiving $25 billion of that total. By 2022, coronavirus practices and distance learning became the most common expenses.

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The Impact of Affirmative Action on the Mental Health of College Students of Color

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Primm We believe that the discontinuation of affirmative action will increase isolation and decrease a sense of belonging among students of color, both of which pose risks to mental health. For nearly a decade, the Steve Fund has promoted the mental health of young people of color.

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“Home is Where the Heart Is”: Protecting My Mental Health as a Third-Culture Kid

Active Minds

I knew from an early age that my mom’s mental health, even though I may not have known the term “mental health” at the time, was being affected by her work in conflict areas, so I didn’t want to express to her the social, emotional, and academic struggles I was going through.

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Investing in Care to Combat Declining Enrollment in Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This enrollment issue is exacerbated by students struggling with loneliness, uncertainty, and declining mental health. Similar to institutions nationwide, we saw enrollment plummet during the pandemic, dropping by 20% in 2020-2021.