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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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The Ultimate School Counseling Hack: ChatGPT For School Counselors

The Counseling Geek

However, traditional counseling approaches can be time-consuming and resource-intensive, making it difficult for schools to provide the level of support that students need. While this can be fun – it also can be controversial and most people steer away from it in schools and counseling. That’s where ChatGPT comes in.

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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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Beyond Academia: Recognizing and Supporting Non-Academic Struggles of Ph.D. Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

students face, particularly concerning chronic illnesses and mental health challenges. Such insights underscore the imperative to prioritize holistic support structures within academia to foster student well-being and academic success.

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Undergraduate Enrollment Shows Growth for Second Year

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Our holistic support services including food pantries, tutoring, counseling, athletics, clubs, organizations and our cultural centers create opportunities for our students to thrive. In particular, we have seen an increase in utilization and supports around student wellness and mental health.”

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The Eight Dimensions of Student Wellness

EAB

Podcast The Eight Dimensions of Student Wellness Episode 158. EAB’s Lindsay Schappell, Matt Mustard, and Ed Venit explore the eight dimensions of wellness as they related to keeping students engaged, healthy, and on path academically. And if you have a diverse counseling staff, you can meet that need.

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The Evolution of the Mental Health Conversation Among College Students

Timely MD

The number of students seeking help at campus counseling centers increased by 40% between 2009 and 2015. It continued to rise until the global pandemic began, according to data from Penn State University’s Center for Collegiate Mental Health (CCMH), a research-practice network of 700 college and university counseling centers.