by Student Health 101
Lucy Berrington & Chamonix Adams Porter When young people experience intimate partner violence (IPV), they’re most likely to disclose it to their friends. Therefore, it’s critical that we give students the tools to support a friend who may be experiencing IPV....
by Student Health 101
By Macaela Mackenzie Minding students’ mental health is just as important as implementing positive programs for physical health on campus. “If we don’t take care of our mental health, we may not be able to reach our goals, maintain good relationships, and function...
by Lucy Berrington
By Joseph Fischel, PhD, associate professor of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, Yale University It is undeniable that disability-specific statutes (in sex law) and codes (in university sexual misconduct policy) risk quashing intimate and sexual possibilities to...
by Lucy Berrington
By Lucy Berrington, MS Students with disabilities are at heightened risk of sexual assault and abuse, and are less able to access support services and legal justice, research shows. The same is true of students with emotional health conditions, although they may not...
by Lucy Berrington
By Lucy Berrington, MS Anxiety is prevalent among students, and harms them academically, studies show. First year students appear to be especially vulnerable. Counseling and other interventions can help students develop resilience skills that support their success...
by Lucy Berrington
By Amy Baldwin, EdD, director of University College, University of Central Arkansas The issue Many college students worry that they got into this program through luck rather than ability and effort. Certain student populations are especially vulnerable: first...
