Eighty-nine percent of college students are experiencing anxiety as a result of COVID-19. It’s clear that the pandemic and the accompanying lockdown measures changed the college experience for students. But, what exactly happened to cause 4 out 5 college students...
Category: Mental Health
Nearly half the students surveyed by Inside Higher Ed and College Pulse said they could have used more mental health and support services from their colleges in the past six months than they received. The pandemic changed life for college...
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...
Flipping the calendar from 2020 to 2021 brought hope for a better year, but the beginning of 2021 has been anything but easy on mental health. This year brings another term to add to the current mental health conversation —...
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...
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...
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...
