Mental Health

From Trends to Transformation Activating Population-Level Data for Institutional Change

Drawing from the National College Health Assessment (NCHA), this session highlights how campus-wide mental health data can inform policy development, prevention strategy, and holistic well-being. Presenters will focus on institutional…

Pulse of the Center: Leveraging IPS Data to Elevate Mental Health Leadership

The ACHA Institutional Profile Survey (IPS) offers powerful insights into counseling center operations, staffing ratios, funding models, and delivery structures. This session will showcase how leaders are using IPS data…

From Caseloads to Clarity: Using Student-Level Data to Shape Counseling Services

This session will explore tools such as the CCAPS and Clinical Load Index (CLI) to analyze student/client-level trends in mental health needs, treatment outcomes, and service capacity. Presenters will highlight…

Pulse of the Center: Leveraging IPS Data to Elevate Mental Health Leadership

The ACHA Institutional Profile Survey (IPS) offers powerful insights into counseling center operations, staffing ratios, funding models, and delivery structures. This session will showcase how leaders are using IPS data…

From Trends to Transformation Activating Population-Level Data for Institutional Change

Drawing from the National College Health Assessment (NCHA), this session highlights how campus-wide mental health data can inform policy development, prevention strategy, and holistic well-being. Presenters will focus on institutional…

From Caseloads to Clarity: Using Student-Level Data to Shape Counseling Services

This session will explore tools such as the CCAPS and Clinical Load Index (CLI) to analyze student/client-level trends in mental health needs, treatment outcomes, and service capacity. Presenters will highlight…

American College Health Foundation Receives Major Donation from the Stephan D. Weiss Foundation

The American College Health Foundation (ACHF) established the Stephan D. Weiss, PhD, Mental Health Fund for Higher Education, following a record $2+ million commitment from the Stephan D. Weiss Foundation…

ACHA Collaborates with Congress 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…

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…

May Is Mental Health Awareness Month

As an organization that recognizes the importance of the mental health and well-being of our college students, the American College Health Association (ACHA) remains committed to advancing mental health awareness…