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

Active Minds

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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Managing University and Home Duties as Eldest Siblings

Student Minds

I was fortunate to have access to a very good therapist on campus. During one particularly tough semester, my therapist helped me develop coping strategies to manage my anxiety and stress. Another crucial strategy was utilising the resources available at my university.

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

Active Minds

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.

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Turn Passion into Profession: A Guide to Planning Your Future in the Mental Health Field

Active Minds

Mentors have the ability to influence the trajectory of our professional careers through their advice, time invested, and access to potential opportunities. Mentorship Mentorship is vital for career success in the mental health field and as a professional overall. The process of finding a mentor can be deliberate or can happen naturally.

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Three Tips for Navigating School with Mental Health-Related Disabilities

Active Minds

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.