Physical & Mental Health

A new study evaluates nine common digital mental health interventions to gauge their effectiveness in supporting students—and finds that, across the field, there is little significant research on interventions in general or on specific tools.

New data from national organizations finds queer students are more likely than their peers to experience emotional distress, suicidal ideation and loneliness. Here are some practical ways higher education can address these issues.

University leave-of-absence policies have been under scrutiny for how they handle mental health emergencies. Maryland lawmakers hope a new bill will help.

A new report from TimelyCare and Active Minds highlights practices for college leaders and stakeholders to address mental health and isolation among college students.

Higher education practitioners can support students’ mental health and well-being in the moment help is needed through resource connections for different student groups.

Data from digital mental health platforms for college students show an increased demand for counseling amid tensions stemming from the Israel-Hamas war.

Michigan State staff partnered with faculty and students to create wellness programming within the campus garden and arboretum, providing opportunities in nature for community members to focus on themselves and their health.

As colleges relax the rules to account for students’ real struggles, David Galef asks when accommodations may go too far.

By David Galef