Active Minds

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Active Minds has had another successful internship semester with the 2024 Fall class, and as this intern cohort finishes up their semester with us, we want to take a moment to reflect on their incredible contributions to mental health advocacy. Why is mental health advocacy important to you?

Mental health 130

Mental health Communication Scheduling Access 130

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 29, 2023

Taken place at the Atlanta University Center’s Woodruff’s Library, the “Changing the Paradigm” symposium began its two-day conference with a discussion on mental health. Kimbrough , Interim Executive Director for BMRI, wants the symposium to dive deeply into mental health and how it affects Black men and their communities.

Mental health 334

Mental health Counseling STEM education Collaboration 334

Active Minds

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The mission of Active Minds is centered around mobilizing youth and young adults to be the mental health change in their schools and communities. While truly redefining accessible mental health will take massive shifts in public policy, there are still ways to find support that won’t break your budget.

Mental health 299

Mental health Counseling Therapist Access 299

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 4, 2023

More than half of college students (58%) accessed mental health care during their K-12 years, according to data from TimelyCare, a virtual health and well-being company for higher education. The high school years comprised the biggest portion, 35%, followed by 15% reporting they accessed support while in middle school.

Mental health 262

Mental health Access Accessibility Students 262

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 30, 2023

When it comes to improving mental health equity on college campuses, more work just needs to be done, mental health experts said during a webinar Wednesday. We look at their race, their ethnicities, their service and access to languages, and the barriers that they face. Quick-fire, short-term ‘fixes’ won’t do.

Mental health 306

Mental health Equity Director of counseling Counseling 306

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 14, 2023

John Dunkle, senior director of learning and knowledge at the JED Foundation (JED), a non-profit focusing on young adult mental health and suicide prevention. Heinze thought that some portion of the increases could be attributable to better measurement of mental health and a decrease in the stigmatization of mental health problems.

Mental health 299

Mental health Students Counseling Access 299

Active Minds

MARCH 16, 2023

“You can’t afford to not pay attention to what’s going on with student mental health.” That sentiment has inspired Active Minds’ work for nearly two decades, including the recent release of our report “Lessons from Black Colleges on Mental Health and Wellbeing.”

Mental health 264

Mental health Higher education Education Student wellbeing 264

Active Minds

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

American Education Week provides a crucial opportunity to shed light on an issue that continues to be ignored: the need to support the mental health of both students and educators. The American education system needs to be full of mental health champions. And it can be.

Mental health 264

Mental health Education Students Counseling 264

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 30, 2024

More than 80% of college faculty and staff members have noticed increasing demand among online learners for mental health services this past school year, according to a new survey from the Online Learning Consortium (OLC) and teletherapy company Uwill. It's not why they chose the online education in the first place.”

Mental health 287

Mental health Faculty Therapist Online learning 287

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The divisive rhetoric and broken trust between students and administrators continue into this year, adding to a mental health crisis that’s already been affecting young people at higher rates in recent years. Think about mental health summits, wellness circles, or even regular meet-ups where people feel safe sharing.

Mental health 289

Mental health Inclusion Administration Administration 289

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 20, 2023

The University of Texas (UT) System is partnering with virtual health company TimelyCare to launch a free, virtual mental health support program for students at all 14 UT institutions. We are proud that this latest investment will make mental health resources more readily available and easier to access for UT students.”

Mental health 264

Mental health Counseling Scheduling University 264

Active Minds

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

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 making a difference in the daily lives of our K-12 students and changing the conversation about mental health in their schools. 6-10, 2023.

Mental health 246

Mental health Students Curriculum Counseling 246

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 1, 2023

While shootings on campus are extremely rare, said Williamson, the mental health and wellbeing of students, faculty, and staff can be deeply impacted by these events, which is why it is crucial that institutions of higher education respond to these incidents.

Mental health 278

Mental health Higher education Counseling Humanities 278

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 23, 2023

Over the past decade, campus mental health has bloomed into a crisis, with rates of depression and anxiety symptoms more than doubling. 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.

Mental health 246

Mental health Counseling Student affairs Administration 246

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 31, 2023

has partnered with higher ed virtual health company TimelyCare to offer students and employees free access to mental health support and medical care, starting this fall, The Robesonian reported. Students will be able to access virtual care from licensed physicians and counselors in all 50 states.

Mental health 246

Mental health Community college Facilitation Curriculum 246

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 30, 2024

There is a distinct lack of evidence when it comes to the impacts and reach of digital mental health intervention programs (DMHIs), according to a new report from Temple University’s Hope Center, Boston University, and the Healthy Minds Network. According to the report, there are approximately 10,000-20,000 DMHIs available.

Mental health 253

Mental health Counseling Teaching First generation 253

Active Minds

APRIL 22, 2025

By tailoring events for both undergraduate and graduate students and collaborating with mental health professionals, UC Riverside ensures widespread access to resources throughout their community. The Well serves as the backbone support for our larger Health, Well-being, and Safety organization.

Mental health 130

Mental health Collaboration Case manager Advising 130

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 12, 2022

No matter where a student is in their educational journey, when their institution closes for the holidays, some will lose access to the mental health supports and resources they could previously count on. Campus counseling center directors just don’t have the bandwidth to do it all.”

Mental health 338

Mental health Counseling Students Higher education 338

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

As an Asian American immigrant myself, I’ve felt the pressure to succeed due to the sacrifices my parents have made to provide me the opportunities they never had, and sacrificing my mental health in the process. The topic of mental health has been overlooked and brushed off within the Asian American community.

Mental health 189

Mental health Access Accessibility Student affairs 189

Active Minds

JANUARY 29, 2025

The Emerging Scholar Fellowship , generously supported by the Scattergood Foundation for Behavioral Health and Macys , is a unique opportunity for students who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or Persons of Color (BIPOC) to work on their own groundbreaking mental health-related independent research.

Mental health 130

Mental health Therapist Equity Literacy 130

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Western Wyoming Community College has launched a new partnership to provide students with immediate access to teletherapy. Amy Galley The college, a public community college serving nearly 3,000 students across a rural and remote five-county region, selected Boston-based Uwill to increase its existing counseling capabilities for all students.

Mental health 288

Mental health Students Community college Counseling 288

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 13, 2025

Meanwhile, research increasingly shows that comprehensive support services like counseling, basic needs assistance, and mental health care directly impact student achievement, especially for historically underserved populations. For California's 2.2

Student success 161

Student success Community college Success Instruction 161

Counseling Today

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Licensed professional counselors are one step closer to being reimbursed for mental health services to clients with Medicare. The post Mental Health Access Improvement Act poised to pass in Congress appeared first on Counseling Today.

Mental health 123

Mental health Access Accessibility Professional counselor 123

Active Minds

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

The Emerging Scholar Fellowship , generously supported by the Scattergood Foundation for Behavioral Health and Macys , is a unique opportunity for students who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or Persons of Color (BIPOC) to work on their own groundbreaking mental health-related independent research.

Mental health 130

Mental health Therapist Equity Literacy 130

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The detrimental ripple effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on higher education won’t be going away any time soon, and student mental health is becoming an increasingly urgent issue, according to a recent EAB report. Dramatically elevated mental health concerns present an evolving challenge that most schools are not yet ready to meet.

Student success 264

Student success Mental health Success Students 264

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The City University of New York (CUNY) has announced the launch of CUNY CARES , a three-year pilot program designed to boost academic success by using an integrated approach to help students access health care, mental health treatment, food and housing assistance. million into their household budgets.

Mental health 286

Mental health Students Counseling Community college 286

Active Minds

OCTOBER 2, 2024

We were out at dinner with friends one night, and we talked about forming a new group at our school, focused on kindness and mental health to prevent anyone from feeling the way our friend Ava must have felt. From here, we focused on ways to continue to boost morale and prioritize the mental health of the school.

Mental health 130

Mental health Grant Student counseling Counseling 130

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Incoming transfer students can enroll in courses early to guarantee that they have access to coursework. Necessary support is provided through GANAS (Gaining Access ’AND Academic Success), an innovative access and retention program that serves community college transfer students. years, compared to the collegewide average of 5.2

Retention 325

Retention Mentoring Financial aid Grant 325

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 14, 2024

One such challenge is the intersection of chronic illnesses and mental health issues with academic life. This introspective account serves as a poignant reminder of the profound impact personal challenges, such as mental health issues, can have on one's academic journey. Unfortunately, my experience is not unique.

Mental health 279

Mental health Students Inclusion Student affairs 279

Student Minds

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Ellen explores the importance of mental health during one's university years as well as strategies to nurture and maintain it. At the same time, it can be a period of intense stress and mental health challenges because you are about to start something new. This is what helps you to survive at university.

Mental health 130

Mental health University Academic advisor Counseling 130

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

teachers, school board members, superintendents, principals) and policy makers to see, appreciate, and honor the cultural capital that students of color bring to education, counseling, and mental health services. Counseling & mental health. b. Special education over-referrals and overrepresentation.

Mental health 306

Mental health Students Counseling Placement 306

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 10, 2023

The school will offer in Fall 2023 pre-existing undergraduate programs in physical education, allied health, exercise science, nuclear medicine technology, radiation therapy technology, health care informatics, public health and graduate programs in marriage and family therapy, mental health counseling, and school counseling.

Therapist 245

Therapist Mental health Counseling Access 245

EAB

MAY 2, 2023

Podcast How NAU Streamlined Student Access to Mental Health Resources Episode 149. Carl Dindo, the Director of Campus Health Services for Northern Arizona University, to discuss innovative approaches to meeting student mental health needs. May 2, 2023. Welcome to the Office Hours with EAB podcast.

Mental health 97

Mental health Access Accessibility Students 97

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 11, 2024

We’re committed to affordability and access, to do everything we can to make sure every student has the opportunity to attend an institution of higher education, earn a degree, and be successful in taking their first steps into a career path.” Liann Herder can be reached at lherder@diverseeducation.com.

Low income student 279

Low income student Grant Mental health University 279

Student Minds

MAY 10, 2024

Callum discusses the student lifestyle and accessing support at University - Callum - Centre for Mental Health For as long as there have been students, there has been the notion of a ‘Student Lifestyle’. As much as by biological factors, mental health is dependent on social determinants like these.

Access 130

Access Accessibility Mental health Students 130

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 12, 2023

The pandemic hit when they were freshmen and many students endured over a year of remote learning, with limited access to school counseling services and extracurricular activities. COVID’s mental health impacts also affected college choices. Once I got behind in one class it was almost impossible to catch up.

Mental health 334

Mental health Tutoring Higher education Counseling 334

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

I propose the following policies and strategies to disrupt this pipeline: Embed Mental Health Counseling into Early Intervention Programming Early intervention is crucial for at-promise students to prevent behaviors that may lead to arrest and involvement in the criminal justice system.

Mental health 262

Mental health Facilitation Collaboration Counseling 262