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Only 4 in 10 students have good mental health and flourish on college campuses. Meanwhile, the percentage of students with previous diagnoses or treatments for depression increased from approximately 9% in 2009 to more than 20% in 2019.
When it comes to neurodiverse students, educators must do better, says UB guest columnist Shelly Chandler, who is a licensed mental health counselor and provost of Beacon College in Leesburg, Florida. By embracing research-based practices, rates can soar nationally for students who learn differently.
As the number of students seeking on-campus therapy continues to rise, many college counseling centers cannot keep up with the demand. It’s imperative that colleges and universities adapt to the demand and provide resources that go beyond traditional counseling, says guest columnist Sherry Benton, a professor emeritus and the former counseling center director at the University of Florida.
Despite the recent attention to well-being in medical schools, the presence of a physical space dedicated to wellness is still an emerging concept. One university is changing that.
Campus counseling centers look to meet student mental health needs outside of regular business hours.
Best practices for delivering services and supports for online learning success include choosing the right ones and promoting them strategically. Follow these tips to boost online learner success.
Social-emotional learning can advance equity and civic-mindedness on college and university campuses while helping individuals feel respected, valued and affirmed.
Several protections for college students with disabilities are provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
New study by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine sheds light on how public health-focused higher ed institutions have some work to do with their maternity and paternity benefits.
University of West Georgia initiative aims to make seeking help for depression easy.
An increasing number of college presidents view mental health as the No. 1 challenge in higher education—more important than accessibility and affordability. The good news is that counseling centers are helping students with mental health disorders persist to graduation.
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