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Where is the Love? Compassionate Pedagogy is Needed Now More Than Ever Before

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The goal is for educators and students to collaborate in creating a classroom environment that is conducive to learning for all. Implications for Clinical Mental Health Counseling Clinical Mental Health counselors work with individuals and families to address mental health needs. Dr. Erik M.

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They are Ready! Transforming the Narrative to Engage Black Males in Educational Settings

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Collaborate. Oftentimes, our biases and beliefs serve as barriers to helping Black males, especially when it comes to providing resources for them to achieve academically, optimize their mental health and wellness, and receive postsecondary preparation. Sharing how they feel can be cathartic, a release to move forward.

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Black Men’s Mental Health Addressed During Black Men’s Research Institute Symposium

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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.

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How Gen Z Is Erasing Mental Health Taboos Through Conversations

Active Minds

I was fourteen years old when I was introduced to the space of mental health advocacy. Without this psychoeducational and stigma-reducing program, I would have never pursued professional help for my own mental health or a professional career in mental health.

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Breaking the Silence: Mental Health and Trauma on Campus

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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.

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Bridging the Gap: Why Intergenerational Learning is Crucial Now More Than Ever

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The OECD states that education is a predictor of the quality of life as it positively influences physical and mental health, financial stability, cognitive functions, resilience social status and engagement. Given the projected certainty of a future of centenarians, universities must embrace intergenerational learning.

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Leger Fernández Introduces Campus Prevention, Recovery Services Legislation

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The bill, which promotes evidence-based prevention and intervention strategies on college campuses, encourages integration and collaboration in campus-based health services to address substance use and mental health. Addiction is painful for everyone involved,” said Leger Fernández.