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Beyond therapy: New ways mental health care is expanding

Colleges are expanding their food pantries into basic needs centers that offer help with housing, clothing, childcare and more.

Study flags safety risks of Meta AI chatbots

Testing revealed that the chatbots failed to provide adequate guidance or crisis resources when a user disclosed self-harm.

The surprising reason campuses are now less diverse and welcoming

About two-thirds of respondents blamed peers for increasing isolation and discrimination on campus, according to The Steve Fund's survey.

New Jersey’s breakthrough teletherapy investment reaps sizable return

New Jersey's statewide teletherapy investment has empowered thousands of students to access critical—oftentimes lifesaving—mental health support.

While not simplistic, students ultimately succeed after college, research finds

Graduates, many of whom worked at least one job to afford basic necessities, are finding employment. Here's what some students did in college to get ahead.

Holistic campus design strategies to combat loneliness 

By prioritizing spaces for connection, reflection, and well-being, campuses can play a vital role in addressing the student mental health crisis.

A 50-state look at the well-being of LGBTQ+ young people

The well-being of LGBTQ+ young people suffers not because of who they are but due to mistreatment and stigmatization, a leading suicide-prevention organization contends. 

Combatting mental health stigma among college students

To reduce stigma, some colleges and universities are taking proactive steps to normalize mental health discussions and expand access to campus supportive services.

Students are disengaging to the point of skipping exams. This is how we can help

Campuses are experiencing a quiet crisis. Institutions need to confront the role mental health plays in shaping students’ experiences on their campuses. 

Why supporting faculty mental health is enormous for classrooms

"We oftentimes don't think much about training with adults on social-emotional development, but we're not done growing," says Karen G. Foley, president and CEO of JPA Chicago.