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

Student Stories

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Students Speak: How I Navigate College Life With OCD

OCD is an often debilitating condition that affects 1% of Americans. One student shares how she navigates OCD, from intrusive thoughts to compulsions.

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by Logan Swift

March 7, 2023

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Students Speak: All I Wanted to Do Was Dance — and Then I Developed an Eating Disorder

College is filled with pressures, including the pressure to look a certain way. One student shares her experience with managing an eating disorder.

by Ciara Callicott

March 7, 2023

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Students Speak: How the Wrong College Major Caused Me to Spiral Into Depression

Many students feel pressure to pursue a particular major. One student shares his story about how the wrong major led him down a path to depression.

by Connor James

March 7, 2023

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Students Speak: How I Put Myself First While Living With Bipolar Disorder

Managing your time in grad school isn't easy. One student shares how she learned to prioritize her needs while living with bipolar disorder.

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by Selines Sanchez

March 7, 2023

Mental Health Quiz

Resources & Support

What Does Campus Mental Health Services Do?

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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

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

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How Do We Talk to Students About Suicide Rates in the Black Community?

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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

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How Lo-Fi Music Can Help You Study in College

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6 Ways College Finances Affect Mental Health

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3 Things Every Student Should Know About Campus Mental Health Services

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How Rejection Impacts Students’ Mental Health (Plus 4 Tips on How to Cope)

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9 Signs a College Supports Student Mental Health

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Mental Health News

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32% of College Students Are Not Comfortable Asking for Mental Health Assistance

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by Jessica Bryant

May 23, 2022

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College Athletes’ Mental Health Concerns Draw Congressional Attention

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by Dean Golembeski

April 5, 2022

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Mental Health Services for College Students Boosted by Federal Pandemic Relief

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by Matthew Arrojas

April 7, 2022

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The Emerging Field of Happiness Studies

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by Mark J. Drozdowski, Ed.D.

April 15, 2022

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Social Media Changes How College Students View Mental Health

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by Anne Dennon

November 17, 2021

Diversity & Equity

Why Black Women’s Mental Health Is More Important Than Ever Before

December 5, 2022

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Mental Health for Black and African American Students

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Mental Health for Asian American and Pacific Islander Students

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Why Are Asian Americans Less Likely to Seek Out Mental Health Services?

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Breaking Down Mental Health Stigmas in the Latino/a Community

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Mental Health for LGBTQ+ Students

February 24, 2023

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Mental Health for Hispanic and Latino/a Students

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Creating Inclusive Campuses for Student Veterans

January 13, 2023

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Mental Health for First-Generation Students

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Mental Health for Students With Disabilities

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Understanding How the Mental Health System Fails Trans and Nonbinary Students

February 27, 2023

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Mental Health for Native and Indigenous American Students

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Mental Health for Student Veterans

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Native and Indigenous Student Mental Health Access and Education

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