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An Inclusive Approach to Increasing Access to Student Mental Health Services

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

According to the CCSSE survey, 27% of Black students said it was essential that a mental health provider understands their cultural community (including racial/ethnic identity), and 59% said it was important. 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

As you begin to plan programming that centers student well-being, another agreed-upon recommendation from our panel included finding ways to ensure that mental health care on campus remains accessible, such as including access to counseling and other mental health treatment in the student health center.

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Webinar: Mental Health Equity on Campuses Requires More Extensive Work

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

But we also know that certain student groups face additional barriers in accessing effective care and resources.” The work needs to start before students arrive on campus, Watkins said. Swapna Hingwe , associate director of counseling and psychiatric services at Michigan State University.

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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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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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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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How to Manage a PR Crisis

EAB

So that might be employee and student health and safety or institution finances. AS: So it might not directly impact the mission of the institution, but immigration policies and labor standards might impact the families of those, or students who are students from different countries, international students, of course.