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An Inclusive Approach to Increasing Access to Student Mental Health Services

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Nichole Kang College campuses have made great strides in making mental health services available to students, but access remains a critical issue. A primary component of this approach involves integrating mental health support with other basic student wellness services. campus is much more than a counseling center.

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HBCU Leaders to Convene in Atlanta for UNITE 2025 Under Theme "Together We Lead"

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The convening promises significant announcements that could reshape the HBCU landscape, including the launch of the HBCU Center for Endowment Excellence, a $4 million Project ACCLAIM pilot program designed to train Black asset managers, and the release of a national mental health study focusing on Black student well-being.

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What Should Schools Prioritize to Support Youth Mental Health? Priority #1: Provide More Specialized Mental Health Professionals and Paraprofessionals on Campus

SRI Education

However, state and district leaders now worry that especially with reduced federal funding to support school-based mental health services and professional development, there are not enough specialized mental health staff to meet students’ current or future needs ( EAB, 2023a ). With limited resources where should leaders put their money?

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School Fundraising in the Digital Age: Policy, Privacy, and Pitfalls

Student Privacy Compass

A 2024 data breach involving a student-focused fundraising platform, exposed over 700,000 student records—including names, photos, and contact details—underscoring the importance of due diligence before approving any digital fundraising tool ( VPNMentor Report ).

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May Maybe Over, But Mental Health Challenges on Campus are Far from It

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Now were in June, and the conversation begins to fadewhile students' struggles do not. Mental health is essential to student well-being and must be central to the work of educators, advocates, and policy leaders throughout the year. We cannot afford to relegate mental health to a single month on the calendar.

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May May Be Over, But Mental Health Challenges on Campus are Far from It

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Now we’re in June, and the conversation begins to fade—while students' struggles do not. Mental health is essential to student well-being and must be central to the work of educators, advocates, and policy leaders throughout the year. We cannot afford to relegate mental health to a single month on the calendar.

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Remember JHU SNACKS for your well-being during Fall 2024 finals

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

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. Student Well-Being Blog. Resources Student Disability Services.