Active Minds

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

It’s no surprise that school counselors play an important role in supporting student mental health, well-being, and academic success in K-12 schools. They are making a difference in the daily lives of our K-12 students and changing the conversation about mental health in their schools.

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Active Minds

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Addressing racial inequality is one of the key components of this effort to ensure marginalized communities have access to the same opportunities and resources as others and recognize the unique challenges faced by different marginalized groups, especially when it comes to mental health.

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Active Minds

JUNE 1, 2023

With the golden sun of June upon us, we’re diving into the heart of Pride Month, a time for reflecting on strides made in LGBTQ+ rights, acknowledging persistent barriers, and recommitting ourselves to the path of inclusivity and respect for all. Consider volunteering your time or making a donation.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 16, 2024

For example, recent moves by states like Florida to limit diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives on college campuses have increased the stakes for social media activism. For example, institutions could offer workshops that teach students how to actively engage with social media while protecting their mental well-being.

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Active Minds

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

This fellowship gives Black, Indigenous, and students of Color (BIPOC) students the opportunity to be mentored by national experts in the mental health field as they complete independent, funded research projects. Jadon’s project will explore the mental health of BIPOC individuals who are first-generation college students.

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Active Minds

MARCH 15, 2023

We are proud to announce that thanks to their support, we are bringing our proven peer-to-peer mental health model to middle schools nationwide. To kick this exciting announcement off, Active Minds students met with Optum Ambassadors at The Players Championship this weekend to talk about mental health on the golf course.

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Active Minds

JULY 14, 2023

Our Emerging Scholars Fellowship , generously supported by the Scattergood Foundation, allows young adults nationwide to expand the research and discourse surrounding BIPOC mental health through an antiracism lens. Name: Maico Demi B. He studies courses related to communication and education politics and holds a Ph.D. Name: Brianna A.

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Active Minds

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

When we point this self-care to others, we invite them to join us in caring for their minds and bodies and help create a healthier, more thriving community inclusive of our friends and family. Self-Centeredness vs. Selflessness in Mental Health appeared first on Active Minds. You deserve it. The post Is Self-Care Selfish?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 23, 2025

With the demise of affirmative action, threats to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives (DEI), and policies in higher education there might not be an immediate increase in the number of Black men seeking to enroll in higher education. Dr. Robert T. Dr. Larry J.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 30, 2023

The Eight HBCU Student-Athlete Fellows The four-day event – the NCAA Department of Inclusion, Education, and Community Engagement (IECE) was a sponsor – was hosted by The University of Southern California. The NCAA has been an amazing partner of this year's summit," Summit Founder Dr. Leonard Moore said. "In

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 27, 2024

We experienced it all: student loan debt, lack of affordable housing, mental health issues, child care challenges and underwhelming job prospects after graduation. It’s time to reframe the definition of legacy in higher education from a practice meant to exclude to one that’s inclusive of student-parents and their children.

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Active Minds

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

My name is Dr. Dena Keeling — I’m the vice president of equity and inclusion at Active Minds. I know the value of Black History, and I know we are still embodying it today — but, I also know, we cannot sustain Black History if we do not also protect our mental health. After all, my name means judgment or justice.

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Active Minds

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Active Minds is a movement, a community, and a testament to what can happen when individuals come together to prioritize mental health. Reflecting on the 21 years since Alison Malmon founded the organization, I am reminded of Active Minds continued mission: to change the conversation around mental health.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 30, 2025

The OECD states that education is a predictor of the quality of life as it positively influences physical and mental health, financial stability, cognitive functions, resilience social status and engagement. Given the projected certainty of a future of centenarians, universities must embrace intergenerational learning.

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Active Minds

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

As the co-president of Active Minds at Vanderbilt University, a student studying psychology and public health, and as an Asian American woman, I’ve seen first-hand the effects that a lack of inclusive mental health support and resources can have on a community. This is the case for millions of people in the U.S.,

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Active Minds

JANUARY 29, 2025

The Emerging Scholar Fellowship , generously supported by the Scattergood Foundation for Behavioral Health and Macys , is a unique opportunity for students who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or Persons of Color (BIPOC) to work on their own groundbreaking mental health-related independent research.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 2, 2024

One can never be excellent when we’re trying to have a sense of belonging and inclusive culture because there will always be somebody that doesn’t feel they’re a part of it for whatever reason.” “Because the minute we say we’re excellent at something, then we stop growing and learning,” she says.

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Active Minds

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

The Emerging Scholar Fellowship , generously supported by the Scattergood Foundation for Behavioral Health and Macys , is a unique opportunity for students who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or Persons of Color (BIPOC) to work on their own groundbreaking mental health-related independent research.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 14, 2024

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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 29, 2024

He expressed deep disappointment and concern, worried about losing his job entirely, and felt disillusioned by his institution's wavering commitment to diversity and inclusion. This involves setting boundaries to prevent burnout, engaging in regular self-care activities, and seeking professional mental health support when needed.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Jack Thomas In my own journey, leading a campus with such diverse student representation has reinforced the importance of embracing diversity and fostering a culture of inclusivity. The increased focus on diversity and inclusion was both a challenge and an opportunity. My faith has been a source of strength throughout my career.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

COVID-19 has had an alarming impact on the mental health of college students. The increase, the Trevor Project suggests , stems from not only from the negative impact of COVID-19, but other risk factors like barriers to mental health care and a wave of new state policies affecting LGBTQ+ rights. Demonstrate Commitment.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The needs of freshmen are also carefully considered, with INSPIRE (Incoming Student Program for Inclusion, Retention and Excellence) as well as student support programs like EOP (Educational Opportunity Program) and EXCEL, which create strong networks of support. From 2021 to 2024, the percentage of Latinx faculty applicants increased by 15%.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 24, 2024

Throughout the year, mentors can provide mentees with information about mental health resources available on campus. The day prior, ED and IHEP held a preconference, "Securing the Mental Health of America’s College Students." Data show that unmet mental health needs are linked to adverse student outcomes.

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Active Minds

DECEMBER 21, 2022

team to help shape policy, work with young adults and partners, and use an innovative approach to help move the needle on how our country views and treats mental health. That all shifted this year, when the world started prioritizing mental health in the way I could have once only dreamed of.

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Active Minds

JUNE 9, 2023

Early detection and accurate diagnosis are critical to effectively treating mental health conditions. With the help of artificial intelligence (AI), it is now possible to improve the accuracy of diagnosis and identify symptoms of mental health conditions at an earlier stage.

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Student Minds

MAY 3, 2023

Oscar shares how learning that he’s autistic has impacted on his mental health recovery. But the journey to another diagnosis also made a huge difference: learning that I am autistic has been one of the most transformative things in my mental health recovery. And for many people that genuinely works!

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Student Minds

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Discussing mental health openly was a game changer. It wasn’t with people of my own, but this has been a journey of self-discovery and growth, and it’s made me appreciate the importance of inclusivity and mental health awareness in creating a supportive university environment for everyone.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 6, 2024

As its academic programs address important societal challenges – from teacher shortages to gaps in mental health care – I believe Pacific Oaks has unlimited potential to grow and expand. Breeda McGrath "It’s an incredible honor to be appointed the next president of Pacific Oaks College & Children’s School," said McGrath. "As

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 11, 2024

PHOENIX-- Overall drug use among student-athletes is down and a fewer number of student-athletes are reporting mental health concerns than they did several years ago during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, binge drinking has dropped to a historic low and tobacco use among student-athletes is also on the decline.

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Student Minds

JANUARY 13, 2025

He shares tips for coping and encourages students to connect, support each other, and create a more inclusive environment. Prioritise eating well, exercising, and getting enough restyour physical well-being directly affects your mental health. Lets make an effort to create a more inclusive and supportive environment, together.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 19, 2024

The union is making a number of requests of CSU, including more manageable workloads, more counselors for student mental health, full semester-long paid parental leave, lactation and milk storage spaces for lactating faculty, and safety provisions for faculty interactions with university police.

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Active Minds

APRIL 13, 2023

Creating inclusive spaces for historically oppressed communities, like individuals who identify as LGBTQ+, is pivotal in facilitating a more just, and thus healthier, society. One way to honor LGBTQ+ students’ mental health while raising awareness of the injustices faced by this community is to take part in the annual Day of Silence.

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Timely MD

AUGUST 7, 2023

While much attention has been given to the mental health challenges faced by college students, it’s crucial for higher education leaders to recognize the personal and professional hardships experienced by faculty and staff as well. Subsequent studies and news reports have revealed a decline in faculty and staff mental health.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 15, 2024

I focus on one of the most pressing and salient educational issues — college student mental health, particularly among Black men. I hope my work can shed light on disparities that still exist while offering solutions to help foster more inclusive learning environments.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Joy Gaston Gayles opened the 47th annual conference for the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) in Las Vegas with a call to disrupt the systemic oppression keeping marginalized populations from accessing higher education and burning out academics working toward greater diversity, equity, and inclusion. “If

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 11, 2023

Granberg is a sociologist, focusing on matters of self, identity, and mental health. And as a leader, she has been lauded for her efforts in improving research, student success, staff/faculty support, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Granberg holds a B.A. in history from the University of California, Davis; and M.A.

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