Health & Wellness

A recent report finds fewer than three dozen community colleges nationwide received reimbursement from Medicaid in the past six years, leaving as much as $115 million in federal funding on the table.

Mental health challenges can push students to withdraw from college, often never to return. For those who do re-enroll, colleges and universities can pave a path for their success.

Parenting students face greater levels of homelessness compared to their peers without dependents, which can impede their completion.

Three in four students believe they are more likely to graduate due to the mental health services provided by their institution, according to a recent survey by TimelyCare.

Colleges and universities encourage students to reduce their alcohol consumption and enjoy alternative forms of socializing and fun beverages.

Social factors can influence young men in seeking help regarding their social and emotional health. A clinical psychologist provides insights on how colleges can help address these barriers.

Professors sometimes cancel class when conflicts arise. A new program at Old Dominion University encourages faculty members to schedule guest lectures on key student wellness issues instead.

Rather than referring to mental health issues as crises, campus leaders should shift to helping students develop skills like distress tolerance, reflexive thinking and healthy boundaries, writes James Geisler, a campus wellness director.