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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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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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When Disaster Strikes: Supporting Students’ Mental Health in Extreme Weather Events

Timely MD

While there are many critically important measures to consider and take when preparing for and responding to natural disasters, the mental health of the campus community should be one of them. Five ways disasters affect emotional well-being 1.

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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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Assisting students in distress

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

Dear Faculty and Staff, As a member of the faculty or staff at JHU, you may become aware of students who are in distress and whose behavior, thoughts, or experiences cause you concern.  We all face challenges in our lives, and many of us, including many of our students, may be struggling through some difficulties. The

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Department of Public Works Notice: Potential Water Contamination

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website for additional information: General Information for the Public: [link] General Information for People with Weakened Immune Systems: [link] Prevention & Control – Immunocompromised Persons: [link] A Guide to Water Filters: [link] Thank you, Jon Links Vice Provost and Chief Risk Officer Bob McClean (..)

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Well-being info for spring 2023 grads

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

As you end your journey as a student and begin life as an alum, we want you to continue to care for your multi-dimensional well-being. Here are some tips to guide your transition into post-Hopkins life as it relates to university resources. KNOW YOUR DEADLINES. O’Connor Rec Center (Homewood, Peabody, and in-person SOE students).