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UNCF Study Reveals Strong Mental Health Outcomes Among HBCU Students Despite Financial Challenges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Lomax A new study released by the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) has found that students at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) demonstrate significantly stronger mental health outcomes compared to their peers at other institutions, despite facing greater financial stressors and barriers to mental health services.

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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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Focusing on Mental Health Challenges Facing Community College Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

By example, 56% of CCSSE respondents reported that emotional or mental difficulties impacted their academic performance during the four weeks prior to taking the survey and 37% said mental health issues could cause them to withdraw from courses or college.

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Where is the Love? Compassionate Pedagogy is Needed Now More Than Ever Before

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Moreover, given the current socio-political era of anti-DEI, faculty and other university personnel have been losing funding, positions, and operational units that support research and programming that help the most vulnerable student populations to thrive and attain optimal outcomes in higher education and in their personal lives.

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Living Life Offline: Social Media Effects on the Success of Black College Students Amid Today’s Political Challenges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A 2023 survey from the Pew Research Center found that nearly 60% of young adults feel stressed by political content on social media, with Black users reporting higher levels of anxiety related to racialized discussions. While the challenges are significant, solutions are within reach.

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Modern College Students Face Financial Fragility While Still Valuing Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Fall 2024 results paint a portrait of what the researchers call "the modern learner" students whose complex lives often involve working, caregiving, and managing financial insecurity while pursuing their degrees. "As Many students showed symptoms of major depressive disorder (33 percent) and/or generalized anxiety disorder (44 percent).

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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.