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10 Best Practices for Supporting College Students’ Mental Health

Timely MD

According to an annual survey by Inside Higher Ed, about two-thirds of presidents (65%) indicate that they plan to increase their institution’s capacity to meet the mental health needs of students, staff, and faculty members. We address stigmas, the effects of the pandemic on students & access to services at #commcolleges.

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Expanding the Behavioral Health Crisis Support Team to East Baltimore

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

with 24-hour support available by phone through the Access Line. To reach the BHCST, you can call the Access Line at 410-516-WELL (9355). During this pilot phase , which will run through the end of 2023, BHCST clinicians will be available for mobile crisis response on our East Baltimore campus Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.,

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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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10 Signs a Student Needs Mental Health Support and How to Take Action

Timely MD

Studies show that college students seek support from their peers first, while others prefer to get help from a licensed professional. Rick Gatteau, VP for student affairs at Stony Brook University, shares how TimelyCare’s ROI for the school is centered on the 24/7 access to high-quality care provided to students.

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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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Supporting our community affected by tragic loss

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

To support our community during this difficult time, we include below the resources that are available to all JHU students, faculty, and staff. Telephone consultation with BHCST is available to students, faculty, and staff in Washington, D.C. Please continue to keep yourselves and each other safe. Sincerely, Branville G.

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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.