Category: Mental Health

Mental health and wellness for students is more than a hot topic in higher education -- it’s a necessity. At a time when 80% of students report feeling stress on a daily basis, how can college and university leaders provide...

The transition to college is a different experience for everyone, but it can be particularly difficult for college students who are managing a mental illness. Approximately one in four adults over the age of 18 in the U.S. suffers from...

As many colleges and universities make plans to reopen to students, the considerations are numerous for how to safely allow students, faculty and staff back on campus. The American College Health Association (ACHA) has created a resource for higher education...

As the unemployment rate rises past 10% due to COVID-19, the anxiety of students graduating in the class of 2020 is rising as well. Economists are predicting unemployment could rise as high as 20% in the months to come. For...

Student physical and mental health is a top concern for student affairs professionals and campus presidents. In fact, according to a survey by the American Council on Education, the top two issues facing university and college presidents were the mental...

As recent high school graduates adjust to the pressures of attending college, it’s natural for them to experience stress. What happens when that stress transitions into something more? According to the National Alliance of Mental Illness, 80 percent of students...

The concept of “self-care” is nothing new, but in recent years it has repeatedly entered conversations surrounding mental health -- particularly when it comes to reducing stress. The World Health Organization defines self-care as “the ability of individuals, families and...

As mental health has become less taboo over the years--thanks in part to more awareness and even celebrity support, like Prince Harry and Michael Phelps--it seems as though colleges and universities are still struggling to keep up with demand and...

This May, The American Psychiatric Association reported that for the second year in a row, two out of three Americans say they are “extremely or somewhat anxious about their health. The report also says that about one in five have...