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An Inclusive Approach to Increasing Access to Student Mental Health Services

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

An Inclusive Approach As educators passionate about and dedicated to the success of our students, we have an obligation to step in and play a role in alleviating this issue. Without a doubt, mental health treatment and counseling must be done by professionals. For example, the student Wellness Center at our Pottstown, Pa.

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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.

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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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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.

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Well-being info for spring 2023 grads

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

Resources available through your graduation day: Homewood Counseling Center (Homewood, Peabody, and in-person SOE students). Johns Hopkins Student Assistance Program (Available to all students except Homewood and Peabody, and all East Baltimore trainees). Eligible students can visit the SHWC through May 31, 2023.