Mental Health

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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…

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ACHA Advocacy Update

ACHA Supports Increased Funding for Campus Suicide Prevention

The American Council on Education (ACE), along with ACHA and other organizations, sent a letter to the House and Senate Labor-HHS Subcommittee on April 28, 2025, urging increased funding and…

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Addressing Well-Being on Campuses

We’re working to address worrisome mental well-being trends among college students through the creation of an online resilience education program.

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Well-Being in a College Campus Setting

This multi-year project explores the topic of well-being and how it is measured and applied on college campuses.

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Framework for a Comprehensive College Health Program

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ACHA’s 2025 Dorosin Lecture to Focus on Strengthening Campus Resilience After Tragedy

Each year at the ACHA Annual Meeting, the Dorosin Memorial Lecture brings a leading expert in campus mental health to the stage for a thought-provoking and impactful discussion. These sessions…

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ACHA Policy Corner

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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Introducing Americorps for College: A Cost-Effective Mental Health Staffing Solution

The Mental Health Section and Community College Coalition are happy to jointly sponsor a presentation on the Healthy Minds Alliance, an innovative AmeriCorps program that builds cost-effective organizational capacity to…

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Unraveling the Stigma: Exploring Barriers to Mental Health Support

Past research and commonly accepted knowledge points to stigma as the main barrier to help-seeking behavior for mental health challenges, but the research is sparse when it comes to teens…

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A diverse group of smiling college students outside with their backpacks and school books

Unraveling the Stigma: Exploring Barriers to Mental Health Support

Past research and commonly accepted knowledge points to stigma as the main barrier to help-seeking behavior for mental health challenges, but the research is sparse when it comes to teens…

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