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Many New Jersey Colleges Eligible to Apply for Mental Health Services Funding from State

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Several New Jersey public colleges and research universities can apply for mental health services funding from the state, NorthJersey.com reported. The funds will come from the $15 million allocated for mental health services by the state. Phil Murphy This comes amid rising suicide and depression among students.

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Lancaster University elevates student counselling and mental health services with Symplicity Advocate

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Symplicity ® Advocate™ renowned worldwide for student case management with over 300 universities in its network, is thrilled to welcome Lancaster University as a new partner in the United Kingdom.

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New Ways to Support Community College Student Health

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A widespread health crisis is undermining American community colleges, with many current and potential students exhibit high rates of anxiety, depression, substance abuse, suicidal ideation, food insecurity, and more. Please urge community colleges to participate in the first-ever national survey of their health service offerings.

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ASU Launches Online Community Health Worker Training Program

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Arizona State University’s (ASU) College of Health Solutions has launched an online community health worker training program (CHW-TP) to strengthen community access to health-promoting services in the state. Michael Weahkee of Phoenix Area Indian Health Service.

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$2.59M Grant Supports Nurse Training to Support Underserved Patients

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It allows us to continue to provide exceptional learning opportunities for our graduate students, while increasing the number and diversity of nurse practitioners prepared to provide evidence-based, culturally competent primary care and mental health services in underserved communities,” said Phillips.

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Dr. Kimberly Andrews Espy Named First Woman President of Wayne State University

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Wayne State University is a national model for student success, is recognized for its community impact, and is respected across the nation and around the world for its scholarship and health services, particularly in addressing health disparities in major cities,” Espy said. “I

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Supporting LGBTQ+ Students as they Work to Achieve Professional and Economic Mobility

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Double Down on Mental Health Services. With the challenges LGBTQ+ individuals face, institutions must make sure that LGBTQ+ students not only have easy access to mental health services but that they feel safe and supported when seeking them out. Equally important is to set a tone that it's okay to need support.