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As college costs rise, students are missing out on valuable support

Mental health concerns are strongly correlated with basic needs insecurity at a time when undergraduates appear to be spending more on their education.

Colleges confront a big mental health challenge: Phone use

Colleges are reframing tech use as a mental health issue with loneliness, anxiety and screen time intertwining on campuses.

This quiet crisis is holding more students back

More than half of undergraduates today feel lonely. Student success is suffering.

Students value mental health, but few use campus counseling

Mental health support is available on most campuses, but many students still struggle to reach it. A new survey shows how fear of judgment and daily pressures often stand between students and care.

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.