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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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Study: College Mental Health and Financial Concerns Reach Critical Levels

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Mental health challenges matched financial concerns in severity, with an overwhelming 95% of students identifying at least one obstacle impacting their academic success. Others emphasized the importance of destigmatizing help-seeking behaviors, noting that it still feels almost taboo to seek out help in most situations.

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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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The University of Texas System to Launch Free, Virtual Mental Health Support Program for UT Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The University of Texas (UT) System is partnering with virtual health company TimelyCare to launch a free, virtual mental health support program for students at all 14 UT institutions. We are proud that this latest investment will make mental health resources more readily available and easier to access for UT students.”

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Vaulting Over Adversity: A Student-Athlete’s Journey to Mental Health Advocacy

Timely MD

Though I recovered physically from my injury and went on to be named “Rookie of the Year,” I was not prepared for the toll my traumatic injury took on my mental health. Sharing is caring While my injury story is personal, it certainly is not unique, particularly when it comes to the complex landscape of mental health among athletes.

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Overcoming Barriers to Mental Health Care in College Sports

Timely MD

The mental health crisis in higher education was simmering long before the shutdown, isolation, and dramatic changes that occurred during the early days of COVID-19. However, the pandemic fanned the flame and flared up major mental health concerns for college athletes. 2x since 2020. 2x since 2020.

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Enhancing Mental Health Care for College and University Students With Measurement-Based Care

Timely MD

Mental health care is often nuanced, multifaceted, and deeply personal. In navigating this complex landscape, providers are responsible for effective counseling and therapy that support healing and ensure tangible progress toward well-being. moderate to mild).