Colleges and universities are seeing more and more Hispanic students on campuses across the country, with Hispanic enrollment recently reaching a new high at four-year colleges. However, 31% of Hispanic students at these institutions weren’t enrolled after six years, in...
Category: Student Health
The American College Health Association (ACHA) conducts the National College Health Assessment survey annually to help universities collect data on college students and overall student health. The following topics represent survey results regarding common health concerns, behaviors, and perceptions reported...
Each year, National Eating Disorders Awareness week shines a spotlight on eating disorders and educating the public. TimelyCare supports the mission of this week promoted by the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) to spread a message of hope, while putting...
As a college student, stress and angst due to overwhelming classes, jobs and school work are the norm. Throw in a global pandemic, and you’ve got yourself an entire campus full of anxiety-ridden students. This fall, the transition to a...
If you read a script at the beginning of the year about how 2020 would unfold, you would have assumed you were reading a work of fiction. However, the global challenges that unfolded are a sobering reality. The stock market...
Most of us love the change of seasons. But for some, their mental health changes during certain seasons -- and not for the better. Seasonal Affective Disorder is a form of depression also known as SAD. In the Diagnostic Manual...
Depression Awareness Month is a time to shine a light on how prevalent depression is and how to spot the signs and symptoms in young adults. However, with all of the mental health challenges brought on by the pandemic, awareness...
Most people don’t relate college students and cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, without intervention, students are at an increased risk of CVD. Various misconceptions exist regarding heart disease in young adults, including that heart disease only affects men and that it’s...
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...
