The spread of health misinformation, whether intentionally or unintentionally, can have serious consequences. Unfortunately, misleading and false information often spreads like wildfire online. One study found that falsehoods are 70% more likely to be retweeted on Twitter than the truth,...
Category: Mental Health
You may have heard the term “health coaching” in conversations about student health and well-being services. But what does health coaching for college students actually mean? Over 20 years ago, health coaching was identified as a way to help individuals...
Keeping students healthy, well, and engaged through their academic journey to graduation is one of the primary challenges for higher education. This was true prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, and college and university leaders today must navigate a continued mental...
There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the lives of most people in the past two years. As higher education enters its fifth semester during the pandemic, it’s important to not lose sight of how the pandemic...
College and university leaders know firsthand the toll of COVID-19 on students’ mental health. Higher education deals with the realities of the dramatic increases (53%) in levels of depression, hopelessness, and loneliness due to the coronavirus pandemic. So, how do...
Simone Biles, Olympic gymnast, and six-time Olympic medalist pulled out of the team final and the women's individual all-around at the Tokyo Games to focus on her mental health. "Put mental health first," said Biles. "If you don’t, then you’re...
College is stressful. A survey of 14,000 first-year college students in eight countries found that 35% struggled with a mental illness. Here in the U.S., college students seeking mental health services report that anxiety is their number one concern. According...
Mental illness strikes regardless of gender. However, research from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) shows that women are historically more likely to report poor mental health conditions than men. This has proven true throughout the COVID-19 pandemic as...
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,...
The 2020 election season has been a major stressor for many Americans. In fact, 68% of U.S. adults say the 2020 election is a significant source of stress in their life, which is a 30% increase from 2016. When the...
