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Assisting students in distress

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

Note: This letter originally appeared as an e-mail sent to all Hopkins faculty and staff on Tuesday October 3, 2023. Dear Faculty and Staff, As a member of the faculty or staff at JHU, you may become aware of students who are in distress and whose behavior, thoughts, or experiences cause you concern. 

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Update to our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

In consultation with the Johns Hopkins University Health Advisory Group and other public health experts across our campuses, Johns Hopkins University will strongly encourage, but no longer require, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. This change is effective immediately and aligns with current CDC and FDA guidelines.

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Mental Health is Gen Z’s Top New Year’s Resolution

Timely MD

All of these factors suggest that, as 2022 comes to an end and 2023 begins, colleges and universities need to help students go beyond simply making New Year’s resolutions—they need to provide practical support for their health and well-being. How higher education can help students prioritize mental health.

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Changes to our COVID testing operations

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

population now having some immunity to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, whether from vaccination, past infection, or both, and we continue to see a low prevalence of COVID cases among our faculty, staff, and students. Students who test positive with a home test kit should submit their results using this online form.

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10 Signs a Student Needs Mental Health Support and How to Take Action

Timely MD

Help Your Campus Community Thrive Learn more about how virtual health care can keep your students, faculty, and staff feeling happy and healthy. Additionally, the APA found that Gen Z is more likely to report if they are struggling with their mental health.

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April: Letter from our Executive Director

Believe in Students

Last week, I had the opportunity to be with a small group of our new Changemaker Fellows and some FAST Fund leaders at a convening of the University Professionals of Illinois, the union representing faculty and other academic support professionals on seven of the state’s public universities. Trust me, the Fellows had thoughts.)

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Expanding the Behavioral Health Crisis Support Team to East Baltimore

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

Over the past several months, our teams have met with faculty, staff, and students, as well as with Maryland state delegates, Baltimore City Council members, and East Baltimore community groups, to gather feedback to help inform the expansion of this important initiative. to 9:30 p.m., Thank you for your support.