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Survey: Faculty and Staff Observe Increasing Demand for Mental Health Support Among Online Learners

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Online learners face a number of hurdles when it comes to accessing mental health support, the most prominently cited one by respondents (62%) being time constraints, according to the report. It’s surprising how people who are not licensed therapists are being asked to help those who might need licensed therapists, London said. “We

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Celebrating the Incredible Emerging Scholars of 2025

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She plans to continue her interest in mental health after graduation by earning a degree in Master of Social Work and ultimately becoming a therapist and mental health advocate for Asian communities. Her research will explore how representation specifically, therapists who share identity-related backgrounds (e.g.,

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Manhattan College to Launch School of Health Professions in July

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

By training the next generation of nurses, physical therapists, surgical technicians and other highly specialized health professionals, SoHP will continue the College’s tradition of providing service for the greater good. Come Fall 2024, it intends to launch a nursing program. Department of Labor Statistics (DLS) estimates a 52.2%

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She plans to continue her interest in mental health after graduation by earning a degree in Master of Social Work and ultimately becoming a therapist and mental health advocate for Asian communities. Her research will explore how representation specifically, therapists who share identity-related backgrounds (e.g.,

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Mental Health Care Is Expensive: A Guide to Finding Affordable Services

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The truth is you can’t pour from an empty cup, and we are hearing more and more that young people are unable to access the mental health care they need because of how expensive these services can be. Anyone over the age of 18 can also access free professional peer support sessions through our friends at Peer.net.

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Three Tips for Navigating School with Mental Health-Related Disabilities

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These mental health-related disabilities can impact your performance at school; therefore, it’s important to learn about the accessibility options available in your classroom or on your campus. IEP plans permit students access to special education services whereas 504 plans provide accommodations in general education classes.

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Simple Ways to Bring Mental Health Conversations to Your School This Year

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For many of us, mental health has become intertwined into our everyday conversations — chatting with our friends about daily stressors, reading social media posts about managing anxiety, and meeting with a therapist when things feel out of control.