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Webinar: Mental Health Equity on Campuses Requires More Extensive Work

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Shawnté Elbert , chief health equity officer at Columbus Public Health. Mental health challenges [are] prevalent among students,” said Dr. Swapna Hingwe , associate director of counseling and psychiatric services at Michigan State University. The work needs to start before students arrive on campus, Watkins said.

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After Settlement with Howard University, Students Call for Sweeping Changes

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In the spring semester, he sought help from Howard’s counseling services, but without an immediately available spot, he was placed on a waitlist. It all came to a head on April 23, 2017, the night of Howard’s Student Choice Awards, where Ross won Activist of the Year. Durmerrick Ross graduated from Texas Southern University.

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Strategies for Creating Equitable Mental Health Cultures in Higher Education

Active Minds

As you begin to plan programming that centers student well-being, another agreed-upon recommendation from our panel included finding ways to ensure that mental health care on campus remains accessible, such as including access to counseling and other mental health treatment in the student health center.

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10 Best Practices for Supporting College Students’ Mental Health

Timely MD

Creating a culture of care that normalizes mental health conversations and encourages support-seeking steps is a critical part of addressing students’ needs. Derek, Wagner, Josie, and Epcot are the famous all-star pups that make up Virginia Tech’s Cook Counseling Center therapy dog team.

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Asian American Mental Health: Heritage and Roots

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Studies show that those individuals who adhere to these values are more likely to veer away from seeking help for their mental health. On top of the stigma, general access to mental health on campus has been a barrier most students face. The University of Connecticut (UConn) is moving in that direction.

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Well-being info for spring 2023 grads

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

Resources available through your graduation day: Homewood Counseling Center (Homewood, Peabody, and in-person SOE students). Johns Hopkins Student Assistance Program (Available to all students except Homewood and Peabody, and all East Baltimore trainees). Eligible students can visit the SHWC through May 31, 2023.

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Health Insurance Plans for International Students: Finding the Right Plan for You

IEFA

Having health insurance coverage is essential for any international student. Health insurance coverage can save you money on medical expenses in case of an illness or injury and provide peace of mind that you are covered in case something unexpected happens. What is International Student Health Insurance?