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Some find it challenging to eat healthy on a college meal plan — but it can be done. Follow these tips on making good choices when you dine on campus.
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Learn how the right words can empower peers, professors, friends, and family members to support college students living with mental health conditions.
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Move over, Mozart! Lo-fi music can improve studying through increased brain activity, reduced stress, and enhanced focus.
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Colleges often fail to meet trans and nonbinary students’ mental health needs. Read more to learn how colleges can better support TNB students.
How to Advocate for Mental Health in College: Real Students’ Stories
In a college mental health crisis, students are speaking up. Find out how students are advocating for mental health on their campuses.
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College is an exciting time for students, but it can also be overwhelming. Mental health services on college campuses can help. Learn how in this guide.
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Find out why depression in college students is so prevalent, and learn ways to deal with depression in college.
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Many students with mental health concerns are unaware of the resources their college offers. Campus mental health services can provide the support you need.
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Learn about why mental health is important to Black women, and gather mental health resources.
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The CDC strengthened its COVID-19 booster shot recommendation on Nov. 29 in response to the omicron variant.
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College students often experience the winter blues once the holidays are over. We’ve listed a few tips and tricks to beat the winter blues in college.