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Webinar: Mental Health Equity on Campuses Requires More Extensive Work

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

When it comes to improving mental health equity on college campuses, more work just needs to be done, mental health experts said during a webinar Wednesday. Then, we can start to address equity from that lens," said Dr. Shawnté Elbert , chief health equity officer at Columbus Public Health.

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

Timely MD

Navigating mental health challenges in a new, high-pressure setting can also lead to what has been deemed a growing epidemic: loneliness. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy called loneliness a public health epidemic in 2023. Students may feel pressure to appear socially active, yet feel deeply alone despite being surrounded by people.

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Strategies for Inclusive Care that Drive Student Success

Timely MD

By implementing actionable strategies and best practices, colleges and universities can create an environment that supports all students’ mental health and well-being. Providing culturally sensitive care Underrepresented students often face mental health disparities due to their identities.