Speak Out: A New Era of Student Mental Health Equity and Support

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Student Stories

Students Speak: How I Navigate College Life With OCD
portrait of Logan Swift
Updated May 19, 2023
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Students Speak: All I Wanted to Do Was Dance — and Then I Developed an Eating Disorder
portrait of Ciara Callicott
Updated May 19, 2023
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Students Speak: How the Wrong College Major Caused Me to Spiral Into Depression
portrait of Connor James
Updated May 19, 2023
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Students Speak: How I Put Myself First While Living With Bipolar Disorder
portrait of Selines Sanchez
Updated May 19, 2023
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Resources & Support

What Does Campus Mental Health Services Do?

May 16, 2022
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Top 5 Mental Health Challenges Facing College Students and How to Get Help

October 18, 2022
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Why Depression Hits Different in College

May 16, 2022
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How to Talk About Mental Health: What to Say to Students Who May Be Struggling

March 8, 2023
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How Do We Talk to Students About Suicide Rates in the Black Community?

May 23, 2022
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College Students’ 4 Biggest Self-Care Tips

November 22, 2022
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The Good and the Bad: 4 Students Share How Social Media Has Impacted Their Mental Health

May 16, 2022
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How Lo-Fi Music Can Help You Study in College

October 4, 2023
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6 Ways College Finances Affect Mental Health

May 16, 2022
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3 Things Every Student Should Know About Campus Mental Health Services

May 16, 2022
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How Rejection Impacts Students’ Mental Health (Plus 4 Tips on How to Cope)

May 16, 2022
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9 Signs a College Supports Student Mental Health

May 16, 2022
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Mental Health News

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54% of Americans Experience Mental Health Issues Due to Student Debt
portrait of Jessica Bryant
Published September 28, 2022
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College Athletes’ Mental Health Concerns Draw Congressional Attention
portrait of Dean Golembeski
Published April 5, 2022

Mental Health Services for College Students Boosted by Federal Pandemic Relief
portrait of Matthew Arrojas
Published April 7, 2022

The Emerging Field of Happiness Studies
portrait of Mark J. Drozdowski, Ed.D.
Updated May 16, 2022

Social Media Changes How College Students View Mental Health
portrait of Anne Dennon
Updated May 16, 2022

Diversity & Equity

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Why Black Women’s Mental Health Is More Important Than Ever Before
portrait of Ciera Graham, Ph.D.
Updated December 5, 2022
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Mental Health for Black and African American Students
portrait of Bernard Grant, Ph.D.
Updated May 16, 2022
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Mental Health for Asian American and Pacific Islander Students
portrait of Kathrine Yets
Updated March 24, 2023
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Why Are Asian Americans Less Likely to Seek Out Mental Health Services?
portrait of Jenika McCrayer
Updated June 27, 2022
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Breaking Down Mental Health Stigmas in the Latino/a Community
portrait of Jenika McCrayer
Updated May 16, 2022
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Mental Health for LGBTQ+ Students
portrait of R.B. Brooks, M.Ed.
Updated February 24, 2023
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Mental Health for Hispanic and Latino/a Students
portrait of Doug Wintemute
Updated March 23, 2023
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Creating Inclusive Campuses for Student Veterans
portrait of Stephanie Szitanyi, Ph.D.
Updated January 13, 2023
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Mental Health for First-Generation Students
portrait of Amanda Svachula
Updated March 19, 2023
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Mental Health for Students With Disabilities
portrait of Jenika McCrayer
Updated May 16, 2022
Card Thumbnail - Understanding How the Mental Health System Fails Trans and Nonbinary Students

Understanding How the Mental Health System Fails Trans and Nonbinary Students
portrait of Kwynn Gonzalez-Pons, PhD, MPH
Updated February 27, 2023
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Mental Health for Native and Indigenous American Students
portrait of Debbi Johnson-Rais, Ed.D.
Updated March 19, 2023
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Mental Health for Student Veterans
portrait of Stephanie Szitanyi, Ph.D.
Updated October 4, 2023
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Native and Indigenous Student Mental Health Access and Education
portrait of Kwynn Gonzalez-Pons, PhD, MPH
Updated March 1, 2023

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