Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 10, 2025

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.

Health Services 304

Health Services Higher Education Research Education 304

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 30, 2023

When it comes to improving mental health equity on college campuses, more work just needs to be done, mental health experts said during a webinar Wednesday. Some schools – particularly very rural ones – struggle to recruit diverse health and wellness professionals, she said.

Recruitment 306

Recruitment Health Services IT 306

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Double Down on Mental Health Services. With the challenges LGBTQ+ individuals face, institutions must make sure that LGBTQ+ students not only have easy access to mental health services but that they feel safe and supported when seeking them out. Equally important is to set a tone that it's okay to need support.

Safety and Security 278

Safety and Security Health Services Faculty Utilities 278

University Business

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

This may be welcome news for college campuses plagued with declining student mental health leading up to the pandemic and its fallout. Their rationale for why student cases are increasing in light of recently optimistic trends suggests a new paradigm for how higher ed leaders and their students approach mental health on campus.

Health Services 105

Health Services Federal Government Student Affairs Support Services 105

EAB

JANUARY 12, 2023

Given the concern for student athletes’ health and psychological well-being, we know that it is critical that these students know how to access mental health services. The National College Athletics Association (NCAA) survey discovered that less than half of all student athletes feel comfortable seeking mental health support.

Student Affairs 104

Student Affairs Athletics and Campus Recreation Career Services Academic Advising 104

EAB

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Suicide is the third leading cause of death for African American men of all ages, but they are among the least likely populations to seek mental health support. One program that uses peer conversations to foster a culture of well-being and (ideally) preempt the need for mental health services is YBMen.

Health Services 52

Health Services Event Planning Support Services Research 52

EAB

MAY 5, 2023

Blogs How schools are expanding student mental health support without hiring more counselors Colleges and universities face a slew of “ pandemic ripple effects ” that pose long-term threats to student success. Stepped Care organizes mental health services in a continuum based on their intensity. Melissa Lantta, Ph.D.

Campus Ministry 52

Campus Ministry Student Affairs Health Services Residence Life 52