Three in five college students experience housing insecurity. While stress is a normal part of college for most students, the inability to meet basic needs like having a safe place to sleep creates additional hardship and prolonged stress. In response,...
Category: Higher Education
- August 4, 2021
- Alan Dennington, M.D.
- Higher Education
Living on pizza is considered a part of college life, but some students may not be able to afford even that small luxury. Feeling insecure about where your next meal is coming from has psychological and academic effects on college...
- July 30, 2021
- Luke Hejl
- Higher Education
The Hope Center defines students’ basic needs as access to nutritious and sufficient food; safe, secure, and adequate housing; healthcare for mental and physical well-being; affordable technology and transportation; resources for personal hygiene; and childcare and related needs. When there...
- July 23, 2021
- Seli Fakorzi
- Higher Education
Student mental health is an enduring issue on college campuses: one that has grown more acute as institutions see more and increasingly serious conditions among students. In particular, international students struggle with mental wellness and face barriers in accessing resources....
- July 19, 2021
- Becky Laman
- Higher Education
Nearly three in five college students experienced basic needs insecurity entering fall 2020. In response to this and the needs of community college partner schools, TimelyCare introduced a new service to connect students with free or reduced-cost programs that provide...
- July 9, 2021
- Seli Fakorzi
- Higher Education
The past year has been difficult for college students. But lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) students faced inimitable challenges. Seventy percent of LGBTQ+ young people ages 13 to 24 said that their mental health was poor during COVID-19....
- June 30, 2021
- Kristen Buglione
- Higher Education
College leaders are faced with increased demands to ensure students are receiving quality, responsive medical and mental healthcare. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of telehealth solutions to meet students where they are -- a need that remains relevant even...
- May 31, 2021
- Andrew Kim M.D.
- Higher Education
For the higher education community, Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is a chance to appreciate the many ways the academic experience is enriched by the contributions from Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI). Given the surge in hate incidents directed...
- May 24, 2021
- Luke Hejl
- Higher Education
Over the past year, academic, financial, emotional, and family stressors have all piled up for college students. These stressors often manifest in mental health issues. While some students have found ways to thrive with a renewed focus on academics, taking...
- May 14, 2021
- Alan Dennington, M.D.
- Higher Education
Born in 1995 and later, Gen Z includes 74 million young people — about 24% of the population. According to the latest APA Stress in America Survey, Gen Zers are 27% more likely to report their mental health as poor...