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College Student Health Coverage Improves but Disparities Persist, GAO Finds

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

"Students in Medicaid nonexpansion states lacked health coverage at roughly twice the rate as those in expansion states," the report noted, with 12% of students in nonexpansion states lacking coverage compared to 6% in states that expanded Medicaid eligibility.

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New Ways to Support Community College Student Health

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

But two new initiatives are giving me hope that more community colleges will have additional capacity to support student health. The first is a project that promises to bring more sustainable revenue for community college health programs. And there are ways for you to get involved, now , to enhance their impact.

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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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An Inclusive Approach to Increasing Access to Student Mental Health Services

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Removing barriers for students to use mental health services is one of the most important goals of college administrations today particularly for students of color and diverse backgrounds. Similar figures were reported among Latinx students. For example, the student Wellness Center at our Pottstown, Pa.

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Strategies for Creating Equitable Mental Health Cultures in Higher Education

Active Minds

Implementing the strategies promoted in the report and discussed in the webinar will help students receive tailored support, and give institutions the ability to better care for diverse student populations who are often not well served in higher education — a major step towards equity in the field of higher education.

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Study: Student Loan Presence Linked to Worse Student Health Outcomes and Practices

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Having student loans is associated with worse health outcomes and practices, according to a new study published in the Journal of American College Health. universities, looking to see whether there was a relationship between student loan presence and the health of students.

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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.