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When Disaster Strikes: Supporting Students’ Mental Health in Extreme Weather Events

Timely MD

The ramifications of a significant weather event span from physical to emotional, which has undoubtedly played out in an already busy storm season this fall. By proactively addressing mental health before disaster strikes, students can build resilience, stay grounded during a crisis, and more effectively recover in the aftermath.

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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. The event was hosted by Dr. Larry Ozowara, vice president of care delivery at Mantra. “We All in all, the issues calls for systemic change, they said.

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Asian American Mental Health: Heritage and Roots

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As an Asian American immigrant myself, I’ve felt the pressure to succeed due to the sacrifices my parents have made to provide me the opportunities they never had, and sacrificing my mental health in the process. Numerous Asian American university students share this mindset.

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10 Best Practices for Supporting College Students’ Mental Health

Timely MD

A recent nationwide survey found nearly 60% of Gen Z college students have received mental health care before arriving on campus – during their K-12 years. Released in conjunction with Mental Health Awareness Month, this alarming statistic underscores the urgency of warnings from the CDC to the U.S.

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10 Signs a Student Needs Mental Health Support and How to Take Action

Timely MD

Recognizing when you need mental health support is a crucial step toward prioritizing your overall well-being. Mental health connects to student success For students, finding support to start their journey to become healthier and happier is personal, and it looks different for everyone.

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After Settlement with Howard University, Students Call for Sweeping Changes

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Durmerrick Ross stands beneath lights at an event. As he would come to discover, despite being led away in handcuffs by campus police, there was no official school record of the event. As far as Howard was concerned, Ross’s journey started on the same day he met with student affairs. Trump’s election and upcoming inauguration.

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Four Trends in College Students’ Mental Health

Timely MD

Mental health has been an enormous challenge for colleges and universities for years. Students coming back to college campuses are struggling with increased levels of stress and anxiety. Health centers at many colleges now have difficulty recruiting and retaining staff. The panelists included: Tierra M.