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New Ways to Support Community College Student Health

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A widespread health crisis is undermining American community colleges, with many current and potential students exhibit high rates of anxiety, depression, substance abuse, suicidal ideation, food insecurity, and more. The first is a project that promises to bring more sustainable revenue for community college health programs.

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Strategies for Creating Equitable Mental Health Cultures in Higher Education

Active Minds

“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.”

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Steps to Help Students Successfully Navigate the OPT Gap

Lewermark Blog

This article is an update to a previously published blog post titled “For Advisors: OPT and Navigating the Student Transition.” presidential administration. In response, schools and their international student advisors Read More. Read the original post here.

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Well-being info for spring 2023 grads

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

As you end your journey as a student and begin life as an alum, we want you to continue to care for your multi-dimensional well-being. Here are some tips to guide your transition into post-Hopkins life as it relates to university resources. KNOW YOUR DEADLINES. O’Connor Rec Center (Homewood, Peabody, and in-person SOE students).

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The Need for Mental Health Support When Tragedy Occurs

Timely MD

With the compounding stress of politics, the pandemic, war abroad, violence, and tragedies at home, it’s no wonder mental health is suffering in America and rampantly among college students. Signs you might need extra mental health support Serious warning signs of stress and mental illness can vary in severity and duration.

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Well-being info for fall 2022 grads

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

As you end your journey as a student and begin life as an alum, we want you to continue to care for your multi-dimensional well-being. . Homewood Counseling Center (Homewood, Peabody, and in-person SOE students). . O’Connor Rec Center (Homewood, Peabody, and in-person SOE students). . WellFleet Student Insurance.

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Information about COVID-19, flu and RSV

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

Our vaccination policies for students and employees will remain unchanged during the upcoming term. This includes prospective-student visitors who stay overnight in JHU-operated residential housing and those participating in JHU summer residential programs. Vice Provost for Student Health and Well-Being.