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An Inclusive Approach to Increasing Access to Student Mental Health Services

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Removing barriers for students to use mental health services is one of the most important goals of college administrations today particularly for students of color and diverse backgrounds. Dr. Nichole Kang is director of the Wellness Center at Montgomery County Community College.

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FIU Receives $6 Million to Improve Access to Mental Health Services in Miami-Dade County Public Schools

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Florida International University (FIU) has received $6 million to help improve access to mental health services for students in Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS). There is currently a shortage of such mental health service providers. The five-year grant came through the U.S.

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Many New Jersey Colleges Eligible to Apply for Mental Health Services Funding from State

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Several New Jersey public colleges and research universities can apply for mental health services funding from the state, NorthJersey.com reported. The funds will come from the $15 million allocated for mental health services by the state. Phil Murphy This comes amid rising suicide and depression among students.

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How One College is Extending Mental Health Services Beyond Students

Confessions of a Community College Dean

How One College is Extending Mental Health Services Beyond Students Johanna Alonso Tue, 06/04/2024 - 03:00 AM Clinicians and students at Carroll University held 140 counseling appointments with community members last summer. That number will likely be higher this year. Byline(s) Johanna Alonso

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New Ways to Support Community College Student Health

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Please urge community colleges to participate in the first-ever national survey of their health service offerings. The person who completes the survey should be knowledgeable about the health services the college provides, who provides them, how many students receive them, and any Medicaid activities the institution engages in.

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Dr. Peiyin Hung, University of South Carolina

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Peiyin Hung is an assistant professor in health services policy and management in the University of South Carolina’s Arnold School of Public Health. Hung was named a Breakthrough Research Star at University of South Carolina in 2023 and a National Rural Health Association Policy Fellow in 2019.

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Survey: Most Students Report Stress, Anxiety About Election

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Presidential election is a significant source of stress for many students, it’s encouraging to see that a majority feel their candidates care about the issues that matter to them,” said Dr. Jerry Walker, executive director of mental health services for TimelyCare.