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They are Ready! Transforming the Narrative to Engage Black Males in Educational Settings

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Oftentimes, our biases and beliefs serve as barriers to helping Black males, especially when it comes to providing resources for them to achieve academically, optimize their mental health and wellness, and receive postsecondary preparation. Communicate. Have courageous and vulnerable conversations with Black boys and young men.

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Legislation Would Introduce Grant Program for California Black-Serving Institutions

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This grant presents a transformative opportunity for institutions to expand academic support services, mentorship programs, financial aid assistance, mental health resources, and culturally relevant curricula that enhance the Black student experience, he says. This grant program represents the next step in his advocacy efforts.

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Report: Outdated Funding Law Hampers Community College Student Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Meanwhile, research increasingly shows that comprehensive support services like counseling, basic needs assistance, and mental health care directly impact student achievement, especially for historically underserved populations.

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Breaking the Cycle: Challenging Mental Health Taboos In India

Active Minds

Before learning about the different problems people may have due to their mental health and how the stigma associated with it discourages people from seeking treatment, I had no idea what she was trying to convey to me. Adults instruct children to keep away from those who are experiencing mental health problems.

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Report Identifies Decline in Black Male HBCU Enrollment

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“HBCUs are uniquely positioned to address the specific needs of Black students, offering an environment that not only supports academic achievement but also promotes mental health, social mobility, and economic empowerment,” the authors of the report wrote, citing "The Paradox of HBCU Graduation Rates.”

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Supporting LGBTQ+ Students as they Work to Achieve Professional and Economic Mobility

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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.

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How to Support LGBTQ+ Young Adults With Silence

Active Minds

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. You can also take part in Day of Silence during non-instructional time, such as lunchtime or breaks between classes.