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Webinar: Mental Health Equity on Campuses Requires More Extensive Work

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

When it comes to improving mental health equity on college campuses, more work just needs to be done, mental health experts said during a webinar Wednesday. Mental health challenges [are] prevalent among students,” said Dr. Swapna Hingwe , associate director of counseling and psychiatric services at Michigan State University.

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Strategies for Inclusive Care that Drive Student Success

Timely MD

It’s a reality experienced every day by historically underrepresented and marginalized college students. These barriers are a significant roadblock that impacts students’ academic and personal health outcomes. Inclusive care delivery can help break down these barriers and provide students with the resources they need to thrive.

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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. Additionally, about three in ten college students report severe psychological distress as measured by the Kessler K6 psychological distress scale.