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I Am Black History: The Importance of Mental Health in Carrying On Legacies

Active Minds

My name is Dr. Dena Keeling — I’m the vice president of equity and inclusion at Active Minds. I know the value of Black History, and I know we are still embodying it today — but, I also know, we cannot sustain Black History if we do not also protect our mental health. After all, my name means judgment or justice.

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University Challenge: Finding Your Crowd

Student Minds

Discussing mental health openly was a game changer. It wasn’t with people of my own, but this has been a journey of self-discovery and growth, and it’s made me appreciate the importance of inclusivity and mental health awareness in creating a supportive university environment for everyone.

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5 Actions Community Colleges Can Take to Improve Student Mental Health

Timely MD

In this blog post, we draw insights from Tidewater Community College leaders to outline five practical actions community colleges can implement to improve students’ mental health and overall well-being that support institutional efforts to boost student success. What is a community college?

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Research Reveals Ways to Improve Mental Health Support for First-Generation Students

COE

Research Reveals Ways to Improve Mental Health Support for First-Generation Students April 11, 2023 — by Holly Hexter Colleges can do more to help first-generation students address mental health challenges as they transition to campus life, an Ohio State University researcher says. Sergeev emigrated to the U.S.

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Advice for Creating a Life Full of Purpose

Active Minds

This brings me to the focus of this blog post, which is to discuss a concept that drastically improved the quality of my life and is found by research to be a powerful contributor to overall well-being – feeling a sense of purpose. Your lived experiences are valuable, and there is no one better to tackle an issue than those who have lived it.

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New Technology and Attitudes Emerge from the Pandemic

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In general, it’s really opened conversations about flexibility and thinking about how we can use technology to be more inclusive to provide opportunities.” I was also part of a small group of faculty at Hofstra who created a blog, the Virtual Faculty Hallway Chat,” said Natow.

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University: The Best and Worst Time of Your Life

Student Minds

I didn’t do too well mentally and physically, although I achieved an okay grade at the end of the year (considering my mental health issues), at least I tried my best. This blog is not a reflection of my first year however, it is a discussion of how my second year changed drastically. Writing this blog is the first step.