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...
Category: Higher Education
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...
Stress, anxiety, disappointment and isolation continue to plague the mental health of college students across the country. Following its April 2020 survey, Active Minds surveyed students again in September 2020 to determine how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted student mental...
Due in part to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, the telehealth industry has grown exponentially this year. A recent report indicates that between May 2019 and May 2020, telehealth-related care increased by 5,680%. It goes on to say that “telehealth...
Uncertainty continues to plague higher ed institutions, as the pandemic, a national reckoning over racial injustices and an economic recession impact campuses and student well-being across the country. It’s with these things in mind that The Chronicle of Higher Education...
It’s no secret that student mental health is a top concern for many in higher ed leadership. Research from TimelyCare has found that student stress and anxiety is high, and many parents are concerned about the mental health of their...
As the Chronicle of Higher Education recently stated, “the dream is crumbling” for many colleges that planned for an in-person semester. With each passing day, more and more colleges are returning to remote learning for students in response to COVID-19...
The list of college campuses that are reversing course on returning to fully in-person classes continues to grow. As a recent TimelyCare survey revealed, the top causes of stress and anxiety for college students are all related to the uncertainty...
With college football power conferences moving to postpone their season, student-athletes face a different but just as fierce opponent this season -- mental health. After sports seasons were lost in the spring due to the global pandemic, the NCAA conducted...
When asked how colleges and universities should plan their possible campus reopenings for the fall semester, Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, says there is no “one size fits all” model. The location...
