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The Importance of LGBTQ+ Rights in Mental Health Culture

Active Minds

In the spirit of this celebration, we’re taking a stand against book bans and the attacks on transgender students, reinforcing our unwavering support for the rights of our LGBTQ+ youth and young adults and working to safeguard their mental health in every way we can.

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ASHE Conference Urges Humanization of Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In order to enact human values, we have to start with ourselves. The conference theme this year is humanizing higher education, and hundreds of scholars from across the country gathered here to share their research, resources, and make connections. These values run contrary to systemic oppression.

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Get to Know Active Minds’ Summer 2023 Interns and Their Passion for Mental Health

Active Minds

We’re excited to learn and grow alongside these passionate mental health advocates for the duration of their internship. Our interns are involved in every facet of our work, from our communications and social media to Active Minds’ daily operations, to our mental health programming and community-building.

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How Humanities and STEM Students Alike Can Better Manage Stress

Active Minds

This fall, I began my sophomore year at Union College, and it is definitely much more challenging than the previous year, especially since I have all upper-level classes this term, two of them being biology classes and one other intensive political science class. Last but not least, sleep is essential; neglecting physical health is a big NO.

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How NAU Streamlined Student Access to Mental Health Resources

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Podcast How NAU Streamlined Student Access to Mental Health Resources Episode 149. Carl Dindo, the Director of Campus Health Services for Northern Arizona University, to discuss innovative approaches to meeting student mental health needs. May 2, 2023. Welcome to the Office Hours with EAB podcast. music] 0:00:49.0

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LGBTQ, Non-Binary Students More Likely to Feel Stressed Over Break

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

No matter where a student is in their educational journey, when their institution closes for the holidays, some will lose access to the mental health supports and resources they could previously count on. Seli Fakorzi, director of mental health operations at TimelyMD. Help is available day and night every day of the year.

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In 2024, Higher Ed Must Find Its Footing

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The suicides and resignations of key leaders and the broader mental health crisis are a signal that cannot be ignored. Definitely. Treat the public like the humans that comprise it, acting like educators partnering with students to learn, and we will elicit a more productive response. Absolutely.