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USask expands mental health support for students

USask expands mental health support for students

Open this photo in gallery: Students navigate the University of Saskatchewan from The Bowl, an area located in the heart of the campus.supplied Donors boost funding for counsellors, group therapy delivery and peer-health programming Studying for a dream career, cementing friendships and enjoying the fun and new experiences that define students’ years at university can also come with tough times …

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College students and depression – Mayo Clinic Health System

College students and depression – Mayo Clinic Health System

Entering or returning to college is an exciting time for young adults. Students and parents hope for memorable experiences to last a lifetime. For many students, the years at college are a time of discovery and growth. But depression may get in the way. The rate of depression among college students is rising. In a 2021–2022 survey of students across 133 …

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Why more school counselors and psychologists alone won’t solve America’s mental health crisis among students

Why more school counselors and psychologists alone won’t solve America’s mental health crisis among students

Of all the challenges that threaten the well-being of America’s schoolchildren, one of the most serious and severe is the lack of school counselors and school psychologists. Despite the increased demand for their services, there’s simply not enough professionals in these fields to go around. For instance, the American School Counselor Association recommends that there be one school counselor for …

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Lifestyle medicine seeks to prevent illness, increase students’ overall health

Lifestyle medicine seeks to prevent illness, increase students’ overall health

As a new school year comes around, Bruins begin brainstorming their goals, such as doing better in their classes, making new friends or getting a job. But another big genre of goal setting includes health goals, such as hitting the John Wooden Center more often or picking up more fruits and vegetables at the Westwood Village Farmers’ Market. Ernie Sacco, …

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