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Webinar: Mental Health Equity on Campuses Requires More Extensive Work

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Mental health challenges [are] prevalent among students,” said Dr. Swapna Hingwe , associate director of counseling and psychiatric services at Michigan State University. Shawnté Elbert , chief health equity officer at Columbus Public Health.

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Four Trends in College Students’ Mental Health

Timely MD

It’s no wonder that only 13% of attendees of a recent virtual forum hosted by The Chronicle of Higher Education said they came into the fall semester feeling strongly prepared to support student mental health. Parsons, Director of Counseling Services at Johnson C. The panelists included: Tierra M. Smith University R.

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Four Trends in College Students’ Mental Health

Timely MD

It’s no wonder that only 13% of attendees of a recent virtual forum hosted by The Chronicle of Higher Education said they came into the fall semester feeling strongly prepared to support student mental health. Parsons, Director of Counseling Services at Johnson C. The panelists included: Tierra M. Smith University.

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How NAU Streamlined Student Access to Mental Health Resources

EAB

Joining me today to discuss this challenge is the Director of Counseling Services for Northern Arizona University, Dr. Carl Dindo. Carl, would you mind telling us a little bit about NAU and your role at the institution? Dr. Carl Dindo: Sure, Katie. DD: Absolutely. Again, really important questions. KH: Awesome.

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Silent Sufferers: Combating Loneliness in College Students Requires Campus-wide Collaboration

Timely MD

College is a pivotal time of self-discovery; however, the transition into higher education is a major life upheaval, and one that leaves some students struggling to navigate. For many, it’s the first time living away from home, navigating an entirely new social landscape and coping with academic pressures independently.

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10 Best Practices for Supporting College Students’ Mental Health

Timely MD

While the campus mental health crisis for students of all ages and demographics is gaining a growing amount of attention from educators, government leaders, and clinicians, it was an issue long before COVID acted as an accelerant. Tierra Parsons, Director of Counseling Services at Johnson C.