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An Inclusive Approach to Increasing Access to Student Mental Health Services

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Fifty-six percent of CCSSE respondents reported that emotional or mental difficulties impacted their academic performance during the four weeks prior to taking the survey, and 37% said mental health issues could even eventually cause them to withdraw from courses or college.

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New Ways to Support Community College Student Health

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

But two new initiatives are giving me hope that more community colleges will have additional capacity to support student health. The first is a project that promises to bring more sustainable revenue for community college health programs. And there are ways for you to get involved, now , to enhance their impact.

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Report: Community Colleges Are Leaving Millions in Medicaid Funding on the Table

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

There are growing mental health concerns among college students and an increase in demand for all student health services among community college students. Unfortunately, the demand for student health services often exceeds a community colleges resources. But that has to be funded.

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Webinar: Mental Health Equity on Campuses Requires More Extensive Work

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Sherrá Watkins The panel discussion – hosted by higher ed mental health provider Mantra Health and the Steve Fund, which focuses on mental wellbeing for youth of color – was centered around how a major part of student success hinges on mental health, and how some communities may not be getting equal access to the resources they need.

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Strategies for Creating Equitable Mental Health Cultures in Higher Education

Active Minds

As you begin to plan programming that centers student well-being, another agreed-upon recommendation from our panel included finding ways to ensure that mental health care on campus remains accessible, such as including access to counseling and other mental health treatment in the student health center.

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Asian American Mental Health: Heritage and Roots

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Studies show that those individuals who adhere to these values are more likely to veer away from seeking help for their mental health. On top of the stigma, general access to mental health on campus has been a barrier most students face. Every student deserves proper access to mental health resources.

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JHU Student Health Survey

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

Dear Student: As part of a university wide survey initiative, JHU Student Health & Well-being is inviting all degree-seeking students to participate in the National College Health Assessment (NCHA) sponsored and distributed by the American College Health Association (ACHA). All visits are confidential.