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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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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. Shawnté Elbert , chief health equity officer at Columbus Public Health. The work needs to start before students arrive on campus, Watkins said.

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Strategies for Creating Equitable Mental Health Cultures in Higher Education

Active Minds

“You can’t afford to not pay attention to what’s going on with student mental health.” That sentiment has inspired Active Minds’ work for nearly two decades, including the recent release of our report “Lessons from Black Colleges on Mental Health and Wellbeing.”

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Remember JHU SNACKS for your well-being during Fall 2024 finals

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

Student Well-Being Blog. A comprehensive archive of blog posts written by students, faculty, and staff covering a variety of health and well-being topics can be found on the Student Health and Well-Being website. Student Health & Well-Being’s registered dietitian. Health Promotion and Well-Being.

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Health at Every Size: A concept to reduce weight-centric thinking and to promote body positivity

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

The focus is primarily on health and well-being opposed to weight, and promotes both physical and mental health behaviors through five principles: Weight inclusivity Health enhancement Respectful care Eating for well-being Life-enhancement movement As far as health improvement goes, the HAES model works.

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Remember JHU SNACKS during finals

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

Reduce stress, sleep better, and feel happier Student Well-Being Blog. A comprehensive archive of blog posts written by students, faculty, and staff covering a variety of health and well-being topics can be found on the Student Health and Well-Being website. Find student groups and activities on Hopkins Groups.

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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.