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Ohio State, Uwill Partner to Provide Teletherapy

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Ryan Lovell "Our goal is to build upon a student experience that is not only free of stigma around mental health but where students feel supported and encouraged to seek help if they are experiencing mental health challenges," said Ryan Lovell, associate vice president for student health and well-being at The Ohio State University.

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10 Best Practices for Supporting College Students’ Mental Health

Timely MD

Creating a culture of care that normalizes mental health conversations and encourages support-seeking steps is a critical part of addressing students’ needs. said it’s important students have the opportunity to see themselves in the therapists they have available to them. “We Smith University, an HBCU in Charlotte, N.C.,

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Overcoming Barriers to Mental Health Care in College Sports

Timely MD

Stigma: Despite the increasing awareness and acceptance of prioritizing mental health, there is still a stigma surrounding seeking help for mental health concerns, especially in the athletic community. This is precisely why TimelyCare is doing more to provide virtual care for college personnel in addition to students.

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Four Trends in College Students’ Mental Health

Timely MD

Ryan Patel, Psychiatrist at Ohio State University and Chair of the American College Health Association’s mental health section Nance Roy, Chief Clinical Officer at The Jed Foundation (JED) Sarah Van Orman, Associate Vice Provost and Chief Student Health Officer at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California.

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Four Trends in College Students’ Mental Health

Timely MD

Ryan Patel, Psychiatrist at Ohio State University and Chair of the American College Health Association’s mental health section. Sarah Van Orman, Associate Vice Provost and Chief Student Health Officer at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California.

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Meet the 2023-2024 Active Minds Student Advisory Committee (And Learn How They Can Help You!)

Active Minds

Oliver’s passion for mental health is rooted in his struggle of growing up openly LGBTQ+ in rural Nebraska. He experienced bullying and harassment from his peers and his mental health suffered. Finding an affirming therapist made a huge difference in his ability to thrive.

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The Need for Mental Health Support When Tragedy Occurs

Timely MD

It’s imperative to seek support from mental health professionals like psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists, and primary care doctors. Meanwhile, psychologists, therapists, and counselors can provide relief with various forms of talk therapy. Holistic health practitioners can provide relief as well.