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Student Wellness Tip: Creating a Culture of Kindness With Peer Certification
Research from the Born This Way Foundation finds a majority of students use peer support or want peer support for their mental health. An expert weighs in on what works best in these programs.
Should College Counseling Centers Be ‘Neutral’?
For counselors and others in student-facing roles, neutrality is an unhelpful concept, Philip J. Rosenbaum writes.
Reduce Suicide Risk Through Supporting Students’ Sense of Purpose
Research finds students who indicate they have meaning in their lives are less likely to express suicidal ideation. Colleges and universities can foster exploration and meaning making, in the classroom and beyond, to promote overall student thriving.
Report: Should Student Success Include Wellness?
Research shows experiences in higher education can produce positive student well-being outcomes over time. A new paper argues higher ed needs to expand metrics of success to emphasize lifelong wellness of learners.
Congress Can End the College Hunger Crisis
Mildred García and John B. King, Jr. write that complex rules for accessing federal SNAP benefits leave too many students hungry.
Student Wellness Tip: Supporting Students in Political Uncertainty
As colleges and universities prepare for the 2024 presidential election, mental health experts recommend providing spaces for student to connect and set boundaries in their news consumption.
Report: Socio-Emotional Readiness of College Students Is On the Decline
The COVID-19 pandemic impacted interpersonal skills as well as students’ academics, according to research from EAB.