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Report: Community Colleges Are Leaving Millions in Medicaid Funding on the Table

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

There are growing mental health concerns among college students and an increase in demand for all student health services among community college students. Unfortunately, the demand for student health services often exceeds a community colleges resources. But that has to be funded.

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Modern College Students Face Financial Fragility While Still Valuing Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Student Financial Wellness Survey , released this month by Trellis Strategies, documents the financial wellbeing of over 53,000 students from 104 institutions across 27 states. Mental health challenges also featured prominently, with 57 percent of respondents reporting feeling lonely sometimes or always.

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Your Guide to Mental Health Legislation in 2023

Active Minds

Addressing racial inequality is one of the key components of this effort to ensure marginalized communities have access to the same opportunities and resources as others and recognize the unique challenges faced by different marginalized groups, especially when it comes to mental health.

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The Impact of Affirmative Action on the Mental Health of College Students of Color

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Primm We believe that the discontinuation of affirmative action will increase isolation and decrease a sense of belonging among students of color, both of which pose risks to mental health. Greater diversity also has numerous well-documented benefits for all students.

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Federal Funding Cuts Devastate Academic Public Health Programs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The National Institutes of Health, which awarded $36.94 The report documents that approximately 780 NIH grants were terminated or faced cancellation by March 2025 under new administrative priorities. The economic impact extends far beyond university campuses.

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Five Ways Youth Champions Can Practice Suicide Prevention

Active Minds

Although talking about mental health and suicide can be challenging, it is a conversation that we can’t avoid. Every year, too many young lives are impacted by mental health challenges, making suicide a significant concern. Last year, more than 49,000 people were victims of suicide , the highest ever recorded in U.S.

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Report Finds Increased Interest in Higher Ed for Career Advancement

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The State of Higher Education 2024 Report documents how current, prospective, and stopped-out students view post-high school education pathways, their access to them, their value, and experiences. The study includes responses from more than 14,000 U.S. About a third of students counted cost as a concern that could lead them to stop out.