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....
Category: 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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
Sexual Assault Awareness Month is an opportunity every April to educate and engage the public on the issue of sexual assault. For higher education, institutions must provide resources to educators and administrators about sexual assault and violence. Thirteen percent of...
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, higher education has experienced a wave of unexpected challenges. From campus closures and remote learning to COVID-19 testing and quarantines, 2020 looked nothing like higher education had planned. As the learning environment changed,...
As COVID-19 escalated into a global pandemic, colleges and universities made the difficult decision to shut down. This caused an abrupt shift to distance learning that proved disruptive to higher education. What at first seemed like a temporary, emergency precaution...
Higher education is one year into the COVID-19 pandemic. While many things are changing for the better as vaccine distribution expands, four out of five students continue to feel stress and/or anxiety due to COVID-19, and the extended impact of...
