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Webinar: Mental Health Equity on Campuses Requires More Extensive Work

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Sherrá Watkins The panel discussion – hosted by higher ed mental health provider Mantra Health and the Steve Fund, which focuses on mental wellbeing for youth of color – was centered around how a major part of student success hinges on mental health, and how some communities may not be getting equal access to the resources they need.

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Four Trends in College Students’ Mental Health

Timely MD

It’s no wonder that only 13% of attendees of a recent virtual forum hosted by The Chronicle of Higher Education said they came into the fall semester feeling strongly prepared to support student mental health. Parsons, Director of Counseling Services at Johnson C. The panelists included: Tierra M. Smith University R.

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Four Trends in College Students’ Mental Health

Timely MD

It’s no wonder that only 13% of attendees of a recent virtual forum hosted by The Chronicle of Higher Education said they came into the fall semester feeling strongly prepared to support student mental health. Parsons, Director of Counseling Services at Johnson C. The panelists included: Tierra M. Smith University.

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Silent Sufferers: Combating Loneliness in College Students Requires Campus-wide Collaboration

Timely MD

College is a pivotal time of self-discovery; however, the transition into higher education is a major life upheaval, and one that leaves some students struggling to navigate. Learn how you can support student success and well-being on your campus through a TimelyCare partnership.

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How NAU Streamlined Student Access to Mental Health Resources

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From 2011 to 2021, the percentage of students who experienced persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness steadily rose from 28% to 42%, and while many pandemic stressors have since declined, students are currently experiencing all-time rates of depression, anxiety and suicidality with no signs of slowing. DD: Absolutely.

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10 Best Practices for Supporting College Students’ Mental Health

Timely MD

Not only has mental health become a pressing public health issue, but it’s also the number one reason students drop out of college, with 69% of four-year students and 55% of two-year students who have considered withdrawing citing emotional distress as their primary reason. Smith University, an HBCU in Charlotte, N.C.,