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Three Art, Music Colleges Now Offering Mental Health Support to Students through Partnership with Christie Campus Health

Christie Campus Health announces that it has partnered with two art schools and one music conservatory. Manhattan School of Music, Maryland Institute College of Art, and Laguna College of Art and Design will offer their students mental health services through Christie. All three will provide their students access to a 24/7 Clinical Support Line, and Laguna College will also offer mental health counseling (in-person and teletherapy) and Navigators. 

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How to Support the Mental Health Needs of College Students as they Return to Campus 

The beginning of a new academic year for college students is an exciting yet stressful time. Returning to the routine of managing classes, projects, and studying can become overwhelming.  

Mental health struggles among college students are continuing to rise. College students are susceptible to experiencing mental health struggles because they are entering an unfamiliar environment with new responsibilities and stressors.

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One University’s Path Towards Supporting More Students

Like so many institutions of higher education across the United States, Salem State University has doubled down on their efforts to support the ever-growing mental health and wellness needs of their students. Salem State has a highly diverse student population with a significant percentage of students managing jobs and family responsibilities while attending classes. Coming to a traditional on-campus counseling center to access support is not always feasible for Salem State students when they’re struggling, nor is mental health counseling indicated for every student who experiences personal challenges.

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Students Say Christie Campus Health Services Help Them Remain Enrolled in School in Independent Survey of College Mental Health Services

A new independent survey of more than 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students at nearly 60 institutions conducted by the Office of Planning and Evaluation at the University of Maryland School of Public Health (UMDSPH) reveals that 84% of students who received services say Christie Campus Health’s services helped them remain enrolled in school. The survey also demonstrates consistently high approval of the 24/7 Clinical Support Line, with an almost 90% satisfaction rate of the service. 

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The Importance of Mindfulness and Meditation for College Students

College students have much to juggle – classes, studying, preparing for the future, managing relationships, family matters, and any other issues that may arise. It can be easy for them to get caught up in the daily grind and neglect their mental health needs.   

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The Mental Health Needs of Minority College Students

In recognition of Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, Christie Campus Health confirms its commitment to addressing the serious mental health issues faced by college students from minority populations.

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Eight SUNY Schools Offering 24/7 Mental Health Support to Students through Partnership with Christie Campus Health

Christie Campus Health announces that it has partnered with several SUNY schools to offer their over 35,000 students access to a 24/7 Clinical Support Line through a pilot program. The SUNY schools that have partnered with Christie are Buffalo State University, Cayuga Community College, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, Dutchess Community College, SUNY Erie Community College, Maritime College, North Country Community College, and Rockland Community College.  

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The Importance of Continuing Mental Healthcare for College Students Over the Summer

For some college students, going home for the summer means spending time with family, reuniting with high school friends, beach trips, summer jobs, and internships. But for others, returning to the family home for school breaks induces anxiety and stress. Even for students who thought summer would be restful, unexpected stressors may develop over the summer. 

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How common is PTSD among college students?

After experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, many individuals will develop persistent, lingering side effects that disrupt their daily lives. This condition, known as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), was first discovered in Vietnam Veterans returning from serving in the war in the 1970s, but is believed to have been around for centuries. Though it is prevalent among the Veteran community, it is far from unique to Veterans, and anyone can develop it.   

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University of Tampa Offering 24/7 Mental Health Support to Students through Partnership with Christie Campus Health

Christie Campus Health is proud to announce that it has partnered with The University of Tampa, a private university in Florida, to offer its students access to the 24/7 Clinical Support Line. The platform will be available to the university’s approximately 11,000 undergraduate and graduate students.

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Why LGBTQIA+ college students are higher risk for experiencing mental health issues

As Pride Month, June is a time to celebrate LGBTQIA+ people around the world and their countless impactful contributions to society, spanning innovation, advocacy, and more. It also serves as a critical reminder to reflect on the history of this community’s marginalization and the challenges its members continue to face. 

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