With its mix of academic stress, social norms, and newfound autonomy, the collegiate environment can influence substance use behaviors. However, substance use among college students is associated with a variety of poor health and academic outcomes.Substance use among college and...
Category: Mental Health
The ways in which we engage with those around us are shaped by our own unique lived experiences and identities. Now imagine those very characteristics that make us who we are inadvertently becoming obstacles to accessing health care.It’s a reality...
College life often involves a whirlwind of new experiences, academic challenges, and personal growth. However, the pressures and transitions associated with higher education can negatively impact students' mental health. According to a national survey of 1,200 college students entering the...
It was a freak accident. As a freshman Division I gymnast at the University of California, Berkeley, I was living my dream of competing at the collegiate level. In just seconds, my gymnastics career came crashing down – literally –...
Nearly three million veterans of the post-9/11 generation have entered higher education after service. These students don’t fit the mold of a traditional 18- to 22-year-old college student—a majority are older than other students, married with children, twice as likely...
In the wake of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF) era, federal emergency funds for higher education has concluded, but its impact endures on campuses across the country, as demonstrated in a recent Washington Post article. Connecticut State Colleges...
Community colleges are vital in providing accessible higher education opportunities to diverse student populations in rural, suburban, and urban communities alike. In this blog post, we draw insights from Tidewater Community College leaders to outline five practical actions community colleges...
A lot is going on in the world today. The news and response on social media can feel overwhelming. With the compounding stress of politics, the pandemic, war abroad, violence, and tragedies at home, it’s no wonder mental health is...
Around 80% of college students highlight increasing mental health concerns on their campuses. As campus counseling centers face heightened demand for mental healthcare, provider shortages leave some students without the support they need. Suicide awareness and prevention then become paramount...
National University, a pioneer in online education, is at the forefront of providing accessible and flexible learning opportunities for a diverse student body. As online education continues to gain popularity across the U.S., National University serves as a case study...
