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Building a Foundation that Positively Impacts Los Angeles

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Having served as vice president for student affairs at Cal State, Fullerton, from 2012–19, Eanes was familiar with the Cal State system. Also, part of retention is having a measured and focused commitment to basic needs and mental health and wellness.

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Combatting Stigma Surrounding Asian American Mental Health Using Language

Active Minds

Being Asian and Filipino, it was so challenging to talk about my mental health, particularly due to the stigma in my family and community. This kept me from exploring mental health issues and even dealing with my own. This prompted me to write a dissertation on language use and mental health for my Ph.D.

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Reimagining Black Male Success in Education: Moving from Marginalization to Empowerment

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

2015; Harper & Davis, III, 2012). These experiences often lead to feelings of isolation and directly impact their confidence, mental health, and academic success. It is imperative to view Black males as capable achievers whose success is indispensable to a healthy and diverse educational landscape (Goings et al.,

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Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Restore Subsidized Graduate Student Loans

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Graduate students lost access to subsidized loans in 2012 under the Budget Control Act of 2011, ending an 18-year period during which they could borrow federal funds without accumulating interest during their studies. Interest rates on graduate loans have reached their highest levels since 2006, adding to the financial burden.

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Student-Athlete Health and Wellness Study Findings Revealed at NCAA Convention

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

PHOENIX-- Overall drug use among student-athletes is down and a fewer number of student-athletes are reporting mental health concerns than they did several years ago during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. That number—up from 63% in 2012 — is deeply encouraging, said Bell.

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Cultural Competence: A Critical Skill for Today’s Police Officers

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Surprisingly, understanding behavioral health needs and communication was identified, but sparsely. This was an unexpected finding given the public awareness directed toward mental health behavior and treatment. Expand mental health and behavior training to prepare officers for handling community members in crises.

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Mental Health is Gen Z’s Top New Year’s Resolution

Timely MD

A Forbes Health survey conducted in November 2022 found that half of the respondents between the ages of 18 and 25 cited improved mental health as their top New Year’s resolution for 2023. How can colleges and universities support students in keeping their resolution to improve their mental health? population.