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On-Campus Outpatient Program Addresses Complex Student Needs
Rutgers University’s Next Step counseling services allow students to receive care and remain enrolled in the institution, eliminating barriers to higher-level counseling help.
Colleges Fall Victim to Fake Shooter Threats
Nearly two dozen colleges have fallen victim to “swatting” threats in recent weeks. Public safety officials say they must be treated as real; for students, they often feel that way.
Loneliness as a Health Issue: Academic Minute
T oday on the Academic Minute: Kate Mulligan, assistant professor of social and behavioral health sciences at the University of...
American U Students Petition for Narcan After Overdose
Hundreds of American University students and alumni have signed a petition demanding that Narcan, a brand of naloxone, be made...
To Counsel or Not to Counsel?
As increased demand continues to burden college counseling centers, some professionals are wondering if students could be better served elsewhere on campus.
Wellness Tip: Host a Mini Horse Visit to Provide Stress Relief, Fun for Students
During stressful times in the academic year, some higher ed institutions are bringing in mini horses to promote student wellness, increase morale and expose students to equines.
Stress Prevents Students From Pursuing Higher Ed
A new study finds most people who have never attended college cite stress as a key factor. Researchers say promoting campus mental health resources might help win them over.
Wellness Tip: Teach Professors Mindfulness
A new program at the University of Rochester provides mindfulness training to faculty, aiming to increase capacity for handling student concerns.