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: Mental Health
Disclaimer: The following blog is an information resource only. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8355), the Crisis Text Line by texting “HOME” to 741741, or on-demand emotional...
The transition from high school to college is not only an exciting time but also a stressful one. This may be the first time that these young adults have to develop time management skills, schoolwork, mental health, social life, and...
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...
Recent studies and surveys, including a survey from TimelyMD, indicate that the mental health of students has significantly worsened with the COVID-19 pandemic. As a story by Sarah Brown in the Chronicle of Higher Education underscores, these mental health concerns...
Just as college and university administrators’ frenetic pace of scenario planning is not taking a summer break this year, neither are students’ mental health concerns that have been exacerbated by the coronavirus, racial tension and a struggling economy.Pervasive emotional, social,...
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...
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...
