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...
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...
Each year, National Eating Disorders Awareness week shines a spotlight on eating disorders and educating the public. TimelyCare supports the mission of this week promoted by the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) to spread a message of hope, while putting...
When students can’t find healthcare providers who resemble them, their beliefs and their culture, the lack of diversity can prevent them from getting the healthcare they need.Today, 13.4% of the U.S. population identify as Black or African American. Of those,...
Colleges and universities are facing more financial decision-making pressure than ever before. The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities calculated that state funding for higher ed since 2008 is down 16% — and that was prior to the global pandemic....
The brain deserves attention. It may only weigh three pounds, but the brain is the most complex object in the universe. And yet, sometimes we feel shame when its complicated functioning seemingly misfires. But the reality is, the brain can...
According to recent industry analysis, higher education at large is struggling financially, and these struggles predate the challenging circumstances presented by the pandemic. Raising tuition can solve the problem only to a certain extent. College Board reports the cost for...
