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New Ways to Support Community College Student Health

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

But two new initiatives are giving me hope that more community colleges will have additional capacity to support student health. The first is a project that promises to bring more sustainable revenue for community college health programs. And there are ways for you to get involved, now , to enhance their impact.

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Webinar: Mental Health Equity on Campuses Requires More Extensive Work

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Sherrá Watkins The panel discussion – hosted by higher ed mental health provider Mantra Health and the Steve Fund, which focuses on mental wellbeing for youth of color – was centered around how a major part of student success hinges on mental health, and how some communities may not be getting equal access to the resources they need.

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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. On this special #CCMonth edition of “In the Know”, Becky Laman ( @timely_care ) & Jerrod Hinders ( @AmarilloCollege ) talk all things mental health!

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Overcoming Barriers to Mental Health Care in College Sports

Timely MD

However, these difficulties are often neglected for the sake of a student-athlete’s “mental toughness.” Only 47% of student-athletes reported feeling comfortable personally seeking support from a mental health provider. Unfortunately, only half of student-athletes believe their athletics department is prioritizing mental health.

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

Timely MD

All of these factors suggest that, as 2022 comes to an end and 2023 begins, colleges and universities need to help students go beyond simply making New Year’s resolutions—they need to provide practical support for their health and well-being. How higher education can help students prioritize mental health.

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Remember JHU SNACKS during finals

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

Reduce stress, sleep better, and feel happier Student Well-Being Blog. A comprehensive archive of blog posts written by students, faculty, and staff covering a variety of health and well-being topics can be found on the Student Health and Well-Being website. Inside Bloomberg School of Public Health , 615 N.

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

Timely MD

All of these factors suggest that, as 2022 comes to an end and 2023 begins, colleges and universities need to help students go beyond simply making New Year’s resolutions—they need to provide practical support for their health and well-being. So, why not address mental health directly during new student orientations?