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Beyond Academia: Recognizing and Supporting Non-Academic Struggles of Ph.D. Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

One such challenge is the intersection of chronic illnesses and mental health issues with academic life. This introspective account serves as a poignant reminder of the profound impact personal challenges, such as mental health issues, can have on one's academic journey. Unfortunately, my experience is not unique.

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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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What the mental health crisis means for student success leaders

EAB

What the mental health crisis means for student success leaders. The long-term impacts of the pandemic on student mental health—and 7 steps you can take to prepare. The pandemic ripple effects on student success will last for years, including the long-term impact on student mental health.

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Going to College Doesn’t Have to Suck

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I adore this human, who started life at barely 4 lbs and has emerged into a thoughtful, sensitive man with a love for soccer and his long-term girlfriend. Making the college search human-centered sounds idealistic, and maybe it is. There’s no way around it.”

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Navigating Pathways to Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Freeman Hrabowski, president emeritus of the University of Maryland Baltimore County, aptly says, “By understanding human behavior and our values, we develop a moral compass that can guide our decision-making. Dr. Barbara J.

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The five topics independent school leaders were most curious about in the past year

EAB

We found several categories of research were requested most often within this topic area: Human resources. The most popular request regarding people management is for research and tools related to “human resources.” Student wellness requests by subtopic All requests fell into one of the below categories.

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The moment you are in will not last forever

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

I am an emerging researcher and mental health advocate. In August 2020, I published a book about college student mental health and suicide from a student perspective that include an extensive amount of research, time, interviews, etc. And then, I experienced my own acute mental health crisis.