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The American College Health Association’s advocacy and policy efforts are guided by its Policy Platform and Policy Priorities Agenda. Each year, both documents undergo a comprehensive review and update process…
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Letter From ACHF Chair Michael Huey, MD Greetings College Health and Well-Being Colleagues: As we enter into this season of giving thanks, I find myself reflecting on how fortunate…
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The American College Health Association (ACHA) is dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of college students, staff, and the wider higher education community. A core part of this mission…
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The ACHA Data Hub now includes NCHA data from fall 2019-spring 2025, giving NCHA participants a major advantage In an era defined by complex student health challenges—from unprecedented mental health…
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As a result of the 2025 American College Health Association (ACHA) Annual Advocacy Committee Hill Day, ACHA introduced legislation that ensures continuity of mental health care for students, regardless of…
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Some federal agencies, like the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), may have recently sent out notices to campuses about potential funding shortages for programs like the Garrett…
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Letter From ACHF Chair Michael Huey, MD Hello, College Health and Well-being Colleagues: Happy fall, y’all! We have launched a new school year at our colleges and universities during…
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If you’ve developed a strategy that addresses today’s campus health challenges, consider submitting a proposal for ACHA 2026 in Denver. Your solutions and lessons learned could be the spark that…
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College is full of challenges — deadlines, exams, new environments — but one factor can make all the difference in how students navigate them: optimism. Research shows that students who…
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The ACHA Advocacy Committee hosted a dynamic and well-attended session during this year’s ACHA Annual Meeting in the Big Easy! Designed to deepen member engagement with our advocacy work, the…
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