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Ohio State, Uwill Partner to Provide Teletherapy

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Ryan Lovell "Our goal is to build upon a student experience that is not only free of stigma around mental health but where students feel supported and encouraged to seek help if they are experiencing mental health challenges," said Ryan Lovell, associate vice president for student health and well-being at The Ohio State University.

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Webinar: Mental Health Equity on Campuses Requires More Extensive Work

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Shawnté Elbert , chief health equity officer at Columbus Public Health. Mental health challenges [are] prevalent among students,” said Dr. Swapna Hingwe , associate director of counseling and psychiatric services at Michigan State University. The work needs to start before students arrive on campus, Watkins said.

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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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After Settlement with Howard University, Students Call for Sweeping Changes

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In the spring semester, he sought help from Howard’s counseling services, but without an immediately available spot, he was placed on a waitlist. It all came to a head on April 23, 2017, the night of Howard’s Student Choice Awards, where Ross won Activist of the Year. Durmerrick Ross graduated from Texas Southern University.

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How Wait Times Impact the Health and Well-Being of College Students

Timely MD

Approximately 70% of mental health services experienced pandemic-related disruption in care provision , while patient demand increased substantially. Wait times for mental health appointments varied across populations from 3 to 18 months. We were set up to treat those severe mental health challenges.

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10 Best Practices for Supporting College Students’ Mental Health

Timely MD

Creating a culture of care that normalizes mental health conversations and encourages support-seeking steps is a critical part of addressing students’ needs. Derek, Wagner, Josie, and Epcot are the famous all-star pups that make up Virginia Tech’s Cook Counseling Center therapy dog team.

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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. The University of Connecticut (UConn) is moving in that direction.