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NASPA Survey Reveals Further Declines in Campus Mental Health

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The COVID-19 pandemic only exacerbated the problem, with over 60% of college students meeting the criteria for at least one mental health issue in the 2020-21 school year. The report is based on survey responses from student affairs leaders at over 100 institutions, representing more than 150,000 students.

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School Counselors’ Crucial Role in Student Mental Health

Active Minds

It’s no surprise that school counselors play an important role in supporting student mental health, well-being, and academic success in K-12 schools. They are the people most engaged in programs and activities that help students develop healthy goals, mindsets, and behaviors. National School Counseling Week is Feb.

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10 Best Practices for Supporting College Students’ Mental Health

Timely MD

Derek, Wagner, Josie, and Epcot are the famous all-star pups that make up Virginia Tech’s Cook Counseling Center therapy dog team. One of the best ways to keep a student engaged in the campus community is to keep them healthy,” said Kevin Campbell, Senior Vice President for Operations at Abilene Christian University.

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Four Trends in College Students’ Mental Health

Timely MD

That forum — Trends in College Students’ Mental Health — brought together four experts to discuss the evolving mental health situation on college campuses and how institutions can best support a larger number of students as the college experience returns to normal. Parsons, Director of Counseling Services at Johnson C.

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Four Trends in College Students’ Mental Health

Timely MD

That forum — Trends in College Students’ Mental Health — brought together four experts to discuss the evolving mental health situation on college campuses and how institutions can best support a larger number of students as the college experience returns to normal. Parsons, Director of Counseling Services at Johnson C.

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Suicide Prevention Advocacy on College Campuses

Timely MD

Encourage early intervention practices, identifying at-risk students, and supporting help-seeking behavior. Ensure access to clinical services (e.g., Implement environmental safety and means restrictions to reduce access to potentially lethal means. Restrict access to lethal means.

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Suicide Prevention Advocacy on College Campuses

Timely MD

Encourage early intervention practices, identifying at-risk students, and supporting help-seeking behavior. Ensure access to clinical services (e.g., Implement environmental safety and means restrictions to reduce access to potentially lethal means. mental health support, substance misuse services, crisis management procedures).