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10 Best Practices for Supporting College Students’ Mental Health

Timely MD

Creating a culture of care that normalizes mental health conversations and encourages support-seeking steps is a critical part of addressing students’ needs. said it’s important students have the opportunity to see themselves in the therapists they have available to them. “We Smith University, an HBCU in Charlotte, N.C.,

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Overcoming Barriers to Mental Health Care in College Sports

Timely MD

Stigma: Despite the increasing awareness and acceptance of prioritizing mental health, there is still a stigma surrounding seeking help for mental health concerns, especially in the athletic community. This is precisely why TimelyCare is doing more to provide virtual care for college personnel in addition to students.

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The Need for Mental Health Support When Tragedy Occurs

Timely MD

It’s imperative to seek support from mental health professionals like psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists, and primary care doctors. Meanwhile, psychologists, therapists, and counselors can provide relief with various forms of talk therapy. Holistic health practitioners can provide relief as well.