Washington, February 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Active Minds and UNCF (United Negro College Fund), America’s leading non-profit organizations promoting mental health awareness and education for youth and young adults, are proud to announce the latest release. increase. report– Lessons from Black Colleges on Mental Health and Wellbeing: Practical approaches for historically black colleges and universities to support student belonging and mental health.
This new report provides actionable strategies that Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) can use to address the mental health needs of their campuses while highlighting a comprehensive and proactive approach to promoting mental health. Celebrate the unique strengths of HBCUs by
Here are some reporting best practices and recommendations:
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Create a system-level campus strategy
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Building and Leveraging Partnerships
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Increase access to mental health support
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Effectively promote mental health resources on campus
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Voice of center student
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Create a culture of caring among students and faculty
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Educating Campus Community Members
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Evaluate campus needs
“There is no one-size-fits-all approach to the youth mental health crisis. Agencies need coordinated support and recommendations to best serve their respective populations. We are very inspired by the solutions highlighted in the report,” said Alison Marmon, Founder and Executive Director of Active Minds. “Implementing the strategies presented in this report will enable all members of the HBCU campus community to contribute to creating a caring and productive learning environment that helps students thrive.”
“HBCUs have historically and still been places of inclusion and belonging to underserved groups of students in higher education. Julian Thompson, Strategic Development Director of the Institute for Capacity Building at UNCF. “We launched a nationwide mental health campaign absolutely free Building on the promising mental health practices contained in this report, we hope to start conversations about solutions that can enhance the ability of educational institutions to support student success. “
A full report is available at the following URL: activeminds.org/UNCF.
To explore the recommendations further, Active Minds and UNCF will host a webinar. Tuesday, March 14th and 11:00 AM ETBlack College Lessons on Mental Health and Wellbeing: A Panel Discussion features a panel of HBCU leaders to discuss successful strategies for promoting mental health on campus.Details and registration here.
About Active Mind: Active Minds is the nation’s leading non-profit organization promoting mental health awareness and education for young adults. Active Minds is present on more than 1,000 campuses, schools, communities, and workplaces nationwide, and is backed by a strong chapter network, nationally acclaimed Send Silence Packing® displays, and inspiring Active Minds Speakers. I’m here. This organization is dedicated to ending silence and changing the culture around mental health for all. www.activeminds.org.
About UNCF and the Institute for Capacity Building: UNCF (United Negro College Fund) is the nation’s largest and most effective minority education organization, supporting the education and development of students through scholarships and other programs, strengthening its 37 member colleges, and advocating for minority education. doing. UNCF’s Capacity Building Institute partners with black higher education institutions to support their transformation and continued innovation. All of this to further student success, community progress, and the fight for educational equity and racial justice. Every year, ICB hosts UNITE, the most influential gathering of Black higher education.Click here for details uncficb.orgPlease join us at uncfunite.organization.
contact:
Amanda HornActiveminds, [email protected]
Roy BettsUNCF, [email protected]
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