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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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Where is the Love? Compassionate Pedagogy is Needed Now More Than Ever Before

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

To implement a sense of compassion, educators must be committed to a flexible process facilitated through positive communication and transparency. Moreover, school counselors are positioned to facilitate individual and group counseling to assist with study skills, stress, anxiety, and social-emotional learning development.

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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. Studies have revealed that less diverse student populations are associated with more racial polarization and racial hate crimes.

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What the mental health crisis means for student success leaders

EAB

What the mental health crisis means for student success leaders. The long-term impacts of the pandemic on student mental health—and 7 steps you can take to prepare. The pandemic ripple effects on student success will last for years, including the long-term impact on student mental health.

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11 things to know about the 2023 Out of the Darkness JHU Campus Walk

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

The main goal of the campus walk is to bring the JHU community together in solidarity and support of those who may have experienced suicide loss or struggled with their mental health, and to raise awareness for suicide prevention and mental health on campus. It’s Real: College Students and Mental Health.

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Dear Tyler and Jay: How do you maintain a strong connection in an LDR?

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

The Gottmans (a married couple who are also world-renowned mental health professionals) have this concept of a relationship being like a bank account. I love a Netflix watch party the same as the next person, but is that the most impactful facilitator of connection and intimacy?

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Comfortable Conversations: Creating Safe Spaces for Difficult Topics

Timely MD

By fostering strong relationships, recognizing warning signs, and utilizing available resources, we can create a supportive environment that promotes mental health and safety. Creating a strong support system – A preventative approach Healthy relationships are a crucial component of mental health.