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ACHA Collaborates with Congress Members to Introduce Continuation of Mental Health Care Act

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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Understanding End-of-Year Federal Funding Notices

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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ACHF Impact Newsletter: Fall 2025

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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Step Up and Share: The Power of Presenting at the ACHA Annual Meeting

Step Up and Share: The Power of Presenting at the ACHA Annual Meeting

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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Why Optimism Could Be Your Campus’ Secret Advantage

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 Advocacy Perspective

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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ACHF Newsletter: Spring 2025

Letter From the ACHF Chair Michael Huey, MD Hello, College Health and Well-being Colleagues: Spring is an important time in the cyclical life of a college or university community. It…

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Leading the Future of Campus Well-Being: A Conversation with ACHA’s HWBEL Section Leaders

The ACHA Health and Well-Being Executive Leadership (HWBEL) Section is ACHA’s newest section and serves as a network of members invested in advancing the executive leadership aspects of health and…

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Ensuring Student Well-Being through Continuity of Mental Health Care Across States

Along with keeping informed about the plethora of issues impacted by the Trump Administration affecting our members, the American College Health Association (ACHA) continues to engage with the U.S. Congress…

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Advocating for Continuity of Mental Health Care Nationwide

During its Hill Day 2025, ACHA enlists Congressional support for breaking barriers to mental health care. On January 29, 2025, the American College Health Association (ACHA) Advocacy Committee wrapped up…

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