Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 3, 2025

This enrollment issue is exacerbated by students struggling with loneliness, uncertainty, and declining mental health. We also frequently hear of employees putting their own busy schedules on pause to help their fellow colleagues, embodying what it means to be a Caring Campus.

Higher education

Timely MD

JULY 24, 2025

In 2024, the American College Health Association reported that 1 in 5 college students experienced serious psychological distress. TimelyCare research shows that 71% of students experienced mental health challenges – including stress – and more than half (54%) said their stress only intensified as the semester progressed.

Mental health

Student Minds

DECEMBER 9, 2024

A student shares their personal battle with depression, shedding light on the often-hidden struggles of academic life and mental health. I learned that prioritizing my mental health wasnt selfishit was necessary. Anonymous For many students, the transition into college life is filled with excitement and ambition.

Mental health

Active Minds

JUNE 23, 2025

This decision represents a significant and dangerous step backward in our collective commitment to prioritizing mental health for all young people and will result in the termination of a vital support system for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults by July 17.

Mental health

Student Minds

JANUARY 6, 2025

Scheduling calls can help you stay in touch with those who matter a lot to you. Remember that your home university is there for you throughout your year abroad and the reason you pay a percentage of fees that year is for continued access to services (including mental health support). Need support?

Mental health

Timely MD

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

For example, I worked with a student who felt completely overwhelmed by their responsibilities and had been reacting to school and activities as they came up, rather than planning out their daily and weekly schedules. This helped the student better see where they could incorporate movement into their schedule.

Student success

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

APRIL 3, 2025

SilverCloud is a confidential mental health resource that offers 24/7 access to interactive learning modules that teach cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques. Scheduled Care Scheduled Medical: Choose the day, time, and medical provider that best works for you. Keep a consistent sleep schedule. (If

Mental health

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Regardless of whether participating faculty members are teaching introductory or advanced courses, they endeavor to learn students’ names early, provide actionable feedback on assignments, hold high standards and offer support, and schedule individual conferences with students.

Retention

Timely MD

JUNE 6, 2025

Coaches work with students on: Goal setting and time management Study strategies and motivation Stress management and accountability Personalized support through flexible scheduling By reinforcing a sense of capability and belonging, coaching equips students to navigate academic life with clarity and purpose.

Student success

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Sleep boosts brain function, enhances memory recall, and keeps you mentally sharp, which are all crucial for performing well on exams. Try to maintain a regular sleep schedule, even during study breaks. Here are some tips: Schedule short exercise breaks, even if it is just a quick walk or a few stretches. Resources Ralph S.

Scheduling

Single Stop

JANUARY 29, 2025

Upswing currently works with external partners to provide mental health support, academic workshops, and more. For more information, visit [link] or schedule a demo to learn more.

Students

Timely MD

JANUARY 24, 2025

If youre a university counselor, mental health professional, or college student, heres everything you need to know about how CEEP works and its critical role on campuses. Reducing the strain on on-campus mental health resources. What is the CEEP program? Who is eligible? The sudden loss of faculty, staff, or students.

Mental health

School Counselor Blog

JANUARY 22, 2025

This issue highlights the importance of school counselor and student mental health. I now regularly schedule self-care by reading each night before bed, making time for movement throughout the week, and treating myself to things like - flowers, fancy coffee, or a new book. How do you practice self-care?

Facilitation

Steve Keating

JUNE 29, 2025

Protect your peace : If their lack of common sense leads to chaos, prioritize your mental health. Show, don’t tell : If they struggle with time management, for instance, share how you organize your schedule or prioritize tasks. For personal relationships, redirect them to resources or people better equipped to help.

Communication

Steve Keating

JULY 27, 2025

Boosting Mental Health and Reducing Burnout Constant work without breaks can lead to stress, anxiety, and burnout. Plan Ahead : Schedule time off in advance to ensure it happens, and communicate your intentions with your employer or team. Here’s why prioritizing time off is a necessity, not an indulgence.

Scheduling

Active Minds

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

We plan everything—the schedules, the curricula, the safety drills—but too often, mental health programming gets overlooked. But I quickly learned that when we wait to address mental health issues until they escalate, it’s already too late. The start of the school year sets the tone for what’s to come.

Mental health

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 20, 2023

The University of Texas (UT) System is partnering with virtual health company TimelyCare to launch a free, virtual mental health support program for students at all 14 UT institutions. We are proud that this latest investment will make mental health resources more readily available and easier to access for UT students.”

Mental health

Active Minds

JANUARY 5, 2023

Many of us are anticipating the excitement of the months ahead, crafting a list of 2023 resolutions in our notes app – including an unprecedented amount of mental health-centered goals. You don’t have to commit to a morning routine, or workout schedule, or diet just because it’s a new year. That can feel like a lot!

Mental health

Active Minds

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Whether you’re a student looking for ways to work self-care into your busy schedule or someone who feels weighed down by the internet’s unrealistic expectations of what self-care should look like , remember this: self-care is an act of self-love. Self-Centeredness vs. Selflessness in Mental Health appeared first on Active Minds.

Mental health

Active Minds

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

As a student, self-care isn’t always easy to fit into my schedule, but it remains an important part of taking care of our mental health. At its core, self-care is about taking deliberate actions to promote our own physical, emotional, and mental health. However, it’s so much more than that.

Mental health

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 8, 2024

The survey found that nearly two-thirds of currently enrolled students (64%) have considered stopping out of their degree or credential program within the last six months partly due to emotional stress or mental health concerns. About a third of students counted cost as a concern that could lead them to stop out.

Mental health

Student Minds

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

The One Must-Have Item to Bring to Uni: A Mental Health Toolkit While a high-powered laptop or tablet might seem like the obvious “must-have,” there’s something far more important: a mental health toolkit. That's why preparing to care for your mental health is one of the best things you can do before you leave.

Mental health

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 24, 2024

I also worked as a study consultant, where I was able to empower some of my peers by teaching them effective study strategies and time management scheduling.” Throughout the year, mentors can provide mentees with information about mental health resources available on campus.

Mental health

Timely MD

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Though I recovered physically from my injury and went on to be named “Rookie of the Year,” I was not prepared for the toll my traumatic injury took on my mental health. Sharing is caring While my injury story is personal, it certainly is not unique, particularly when it comes to the complex landscape of mental health among athletes.

Mental health

Student Minds

JULY 4, 2022

She further discusses some of the pros and cons of mental health volunteering. Rosie Volunteers Week is celebrated from 1-7 June 2022, and I thought this would be a good opportunity to reflect on my experience volunteering in the mental health sector. Pros of Mental Health Volunteering: Provides a sense of purpose.

Mental health

Symplicity

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

It is no surprise to those in higher education the continued rise in student mental health concerns. A recent National Institute of Health report found that an estimated 21.0 Institutions often don’t have the clinicians available, and for some students they might not meet the criteria for a mental health diagnosis.

Mental health

Timely MD

APRIL 4, 2023

The mental health crisis in higher education was simmering long before the shutdown, isolation, and dramatic changes that occurred during the early days of COVID-19. However, the pandemic fanned the flame and flared up major mental health concerns for college athletes. 2x since 2020. 2x since 2020.

Mental health

Active Minds

JUNE 25, 2024

This could be something as simple as making a new study schedule, going to your professors’ office hours more consistently, or applying again the next application cycle equipped with the information that you know now. Failure sometimes can teach us more than not failing so it’s important to take this time to learn and grow.

Mental health

Active Minds

JULY 24, 2023

The National Institute of Mental Health defines self-care as “taking the time to do things that help you live well and improve both your physical and mental health.” It is an integral part of any person’s mental health and self-esteem. Consumerism places a price tag on our mental well-being.

Mental health

Timely MD

MAY 13, 2024

Mental health care is often nuanced, multifaceted, and deeply personal. Since mid-2023, TimelyCare virtual psychiatry and scheduled counseling clinicians started collecting Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder Assessment (GAD-7) scores before Scheduled Counseling and Psychiatry visits.

Mental health

Timely MD

JANUARY 18, 2023

A Forbes Health survey conducted in November 2022 found that half of the respondents between the ages of 18 and 25 cited improved mental health as their top New Year’s resolution for 2023. How can colleges and universities support students in keeping their resolution to improve their mental health? Be flexible.

Mental health

Timely MD

AUGUST 7, 2023

While much attention has been given to the mental health challenges faced by college students, it’s crucial for higher education leaders to recognize the personal and professional hardships experienced by faculty and staff as well. Subsequent studies and news reports have revealed a decline in faculty and staff mental health.

Mental health

Timely MD

OCTOBER 12, 2023

In this blog post, we draw insights from Tidewater Community College leaders to outline five practical actions community colleges can implement to improve students’ mental health and overall well-being that support institutional efforts to boost student success. What is a community college?

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Counselors' Corner

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

School has just started in many districts, and the counselor chat rooms are already rich with concerns about the subject we love to hate in the fall—schedule changes. It's a little late to change the rules in the middle of the game, but there will always be more schedule changes with the next trimester or semester. You don’t need to.

Scheduling

Timely MD

APRIL 10, 2024

Our diets not only impact our physical well-being but also play a significant role in our mental health. Lastly, certain nutritional deficiencies can significantly impact mental health, although the exact causal relationships are still unclear. We function at our best when we’re feeding our bodies well.

Mental health

Student Research Foundation

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

One misstep in your day, like forgetting to pick up groceries on the way back from class or an unexpected deadline, can derail your whole schedule. While scheduling your day can’t guarantee this won’t ever happen to you, planning ahead can significantly decrease your likelihood of running late or forgetting something important.

Scheduling

Counselors' Corner

JANUARY 24, 2024

Most high school counselors have a love/hate relationship to scheduling. If building schedules is part of your duties, you get to actually see all of your students, and that’s good. Provide examples Really effective advanced communication goes the extra mile, and provides students with examples of schedules to consider.

Scheduling