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An Inclusive Approach to Increasing Access to Student Mental Health Services

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Fifty-six percent of CCSSE respondents reported that emotional or mental difficulties impacted their academic performance during the four weeks prior to taking the survey, and 37% said mental health issues could even eventually cause them to withdraw from courses or college.

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Report: Community Colleges Are Leaving Millions in Medicaid Funding on the Table

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

There are growing mental health concerns among college students and an increase in demand for all student health services among community college students. Unfortunately, the demand for student health services often exceeds a community colleges resources. But that has to be funded.

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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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Strategies for Creating Equitable Mental Health Cultures in Higher Education

Active Minds

Implementing the strategies promoted in the report and discussed in the webinar will help students receive tailored support, and give institutions the ability to better care for diverse student populations who are often not well served in higher education — a major step towards equity in the field of higher education.

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Asian American Mental Health: Heritage and Roots

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Studies show that those individuals who adhere to these values are more likely to veer away from seeking help for their mental health. On top of the stigma, general access to mental health on campus has been a barrier most students face. Every student deserves proper access to mental health resources.

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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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What Does a Hybrid Model of Care Mean for Higher Education? 

Timely MD

However, as people return to regular in-person medical and mental health care, 6 out of 10 people who used virtual care say they would prefer both digital and in-person access to health services in the future. But what does that mean for higher education? It’s also audited and tested for accessibility using VPAT 2.4