College students & gun control – College Student Voices Heard During Gun Debate – Higher Education http://ow.ly/kegFH
Excellent! Factors to consider when choosing a college – Choosing a College When Mental Health Is an Issue | Psychology Today http://ow.ly/kcSLL
Excellent article & food for thought as students accept college admissions. Invisible Wounds: Mental Health and Stigma in the College Community | The Quad http://ow.ly/jUUI2
Transparency is crucial – to properly treat our troops in service, when they transition home, and attend college. Wars on Drugs – NYTimes.com http://ow.ly/jUS2z
Changing DSM may impact insurance coverage. New guidelines offer hope for those with binge-eating disorder | http://www.ajc.com http://ow.ly/jDpVT
Wow! Take advantage of these college scholarships today! 4 easy scholarships for the average student | USA TODAY College http://ow.ly/jckrN
Raises excellent points about school discipline. Education Week: Influx of School Police Raises Worries http://ow.ly/j7FST
Restricting access to common and especially lethal means – gun locks, waiting periods, safe storage – reduces suicide. Suicide, With No Warning – NYTimes.com http://ow.ly/iItZo
In choosing a college, make sure to consider the quality of mental health services available. Some colleges and universities provide very limited mental health services. Some things to consider include whether: there are both therapists and psychiatrists on staff, there is a cap on the number of appointments, there is the recommended ratio of 1 professional staff to every 1000 or 1500 students, services are available after-hours, there is wait for appointments, there is a fee for services.
Keep this in mind when chosing a college – College officials can’t meet student demand for counseling – baltimoresun.com http://ow.ly/iImeE
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