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The Impact of Affirmative Action on the Mental Health of College Students of Color

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

During the developmental period between adolescence to adulthood, students of color, similar to all students, confront social, academic, and psychological stresses. Between 2006 and 2021, Black student enrollment dropped from 7% to 4% and Indigenous student enrollment dropped from 1% to 0.1%. Dr. Annelle B.

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For HSIs, “Servingness” is a Journey, Not an Endpoint

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Roberto Montoya In some ways, HSIs resemble my hometown because they support, educate and instill hope in Latine students, who now make up a significant and growing share of the nation’s college-going population. Latine students graduate from college at lower rates than many of their peers.

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

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

Not just the kind you munch on during a study session, but an acronym for well-being to help students remember the importance of the following factors: Sleep Nutrition Activity Connectivity Knowledge, and Self-care It’s paramount to tend to these things in times of increased stress, like the end of an academic term. The Calm app.

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Gen Ztressed: Insights on Student Belonging and Suicide Prevention

Timely MD

Around 80% of college students highlight increasing mental health concerns on their campuses. As campus counseling centers face heightened demand for mental healthcare, provider shortages leave some students without the support they need. Could the key to this problem be fostering a sense of belonging among students?

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Adjusted hours at Primary Care and Mental Health Services through January 2024

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

Benefits to students and trainees, which will go live in Fall 2024, will include: Integrated scheduling including online appointment booking Improved record keeping Clinic use at locations that best meet learner needs Preparations to implement the new EHR system have been underway for several months.

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How to have a happy and healthy summer

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

We here at Student Disability Services want to provide tips on how to destress this summer. and his student Kathryn Schertz found that green spaces near schools promote cognitive development in children and self-control behaviors. Curl up with an enthralling book on the beach, follow accessible trails, or visit a historical site.

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Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2023

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

All JHU students and trainees are welcome to attend. 10 attendees will be randomly selected to win a healing basket featuring journaling materials, self care items, and Alisa Zipursky’s book! Each participant will get a free fidget toy and sensory sticker. Email Alyse Campbell at alyse@jhu.edu for the style kit.