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An Inclusive Approach to Increasing Access to Student Mental Health Services

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Removing barriers for students to use mental health services is one of the most important goals of college administrations today particularly for students of color and diverse backgrounds. Without a doubt, mental health treatment and counseling must be done by professionals. campus is much more than a counseling center.

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Where is the Love? Compassionate Pedagogy is Needed Now More Than Ever Before

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The goal is for educators and students to collaborate in creating a classroom environment that is conducive to learning for all. To implement a sense of compassion, educators must be committed to a flexible process facilitated through positive communication and transparency.

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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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Ohio State, Uwill Partner to Provide Teletherapy

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Ohio State University is launching a new mental health initiative to expand teletherapy services for nearly 70,000 students across its five campuses. Ohio State's partnership with Uwill is an extension of its existing services supporting student mental health and well-being. million award from the state of Ohio.

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McGrath Named President of Pacific Oaks College & Children’s School

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As its academic programs address important societal challenges – from teacher shortages to gaps in mental health care – I believe Pacific Oaks has unlimited potential to grow and expand. I’m looking forward to working collaboratively with faculty and staff to build the Pacific Oaks of the future and innovate sustainable growth.”

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Addressing Massive Disproportionality in Youth Arrests Should Not Be Option

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I propose the following policies and strategies to disrupt this pipeline: Embed Mental Health Counseling into Early Intervention Programming Early intervention is crucial for at-promise students to prevent behaviors that may lead to arrest and involvement in the criminal justice system.

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Enhancing Mental Health Care for College and University Students With Measurement-Based Care

Timely MD

Mental health care is often nuanced, multifaceted, and deeply personal. Since mid-2023, TimelyCare virtual psychiatry and scheduled counseling clinicians started collecting Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder Assessment (GAD-7) scores before Scheduled Counseling and Psychiatry visits.