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College Student Health Coverage Improves but Disparities Persist, GAO Finds

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The GAO report also examined how colleges handle student health coverage requirements. Among 235 responding four-year colleges surveyed by the American College Health Association, 154 offered student health plans to domestic undergraduate students, while 120 required students to have health coverage during the 2022-2023 academic year.

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An Inclusive Approach to Increasing Access to Student Mental Health Services

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In a recent article , Diverse outlined the various mental health challenges students face today and discussed how educators can offer more effective support. A primary component of this approach involves integrating mental health support with other basic student wellness services.

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Well-being info for spring 2023 grads

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

EHP coverage end dates vary according to a person’s specific employer (Bayview versus JHH versus JHU, etc) and/or student status. Students with EHP coverage should contact their respective school’s insurance coordinator. Student Health and Wellness Center (Homewood, Peabody, and in-person SOE students).

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Well-being info for Fall 2023 grads

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

Johns Hopkins University Student Health Plan. Coverage end dates vary according to a person’s specific employer (Bayview versus JHH versus JHU, etc) and/or student status. Students and trainees using this plan can contact JHUStudentBenefits@jhu.edu to confirm details. Wellfleet Student Insurance.

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Department of Public Works Notice: Potential Water Contamination

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

Note: This letter originally appeared as an e-mail sent to the Hopkins community on Friday September 29, 2023. Dear Johns Hopkins Community, Out of an abundance of caution we are informing you of the following announcement made yesterday by the City of Baltimore.

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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?

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Assisting students in distress

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

Note: This letter originally appeared as an e-mail sent to all Hopkins faculty and staff on Tuesday October 3, 2023. 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.