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An Inclusive Approach to Increasing Access to Student Mental Health Services

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Removing barriers for students to use mental health services is one of the most important goals of college administrations today particularly for students of color and diverse backgrounds. Without a doubt, mental health treatment and counseling must be done by professionals.

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Outdoor Equity and Mental Health: A Pathway to Healing for Underrepresented Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The intersection of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and outdoor recreation is not just about representation, it is about healing, empowerment, and resilience. Addressing the mental health crisis through outdoor equity The mental health crisis in higher education is a growing concern.

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New Jersey's Free Teletherapy Program Delivers 78,000 Mental Health Sessions to College Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Bridges New Jersey's groundbreaking state-funded teletherapy program has delivered more than 78,000 counseling sessions to college students since its 2023 launch, according to new data released by the New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education. Bridges, New Jersey's secretary of higher education.

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Learn why our Fall 2024 Interns Advocate for Mental Health

Active Minds

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?

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Celebrating the Incredible Emerging Scholars of 2025

Active Minds

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.

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Celebrating the Incredible Emerging Scholars of 2025 Copy

Active Minds

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.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The needs of freshmen are also carefully considered, with INSPIRE (Incoming Student Program for Inclusion, Retention and Excellence) as well as student support programs like EOP (Educational Opportunity Program) and EXCEL, which create strong networks of support. years, compared to the collegewide average of 5.2

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