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U to host conversation on adverse childhood experiences among MN students [Twin-Cities.UMN.edu]

Samantha Sangenito · 11/12/172:44 PM

The impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)— childhood experiences of abuse, neglect and family dysfunction—on the health and wellbeing of college students nationwide is relatively unknown. And yet, approximately two-thirds of University of Minnesota students experience at least one adverse childhood experience before entering college. On Friday, Dec. 2, the U of M will host a one-day conference that brings together college administrators, educators, students, public health...

How Parents Can Identify Mental Health Problems in Their College Kids [Health.USNews.com]

Samantha Sangenito · 11/12/172:42 PM

As a parent, you’ve watched your child grow from infancy to adolescence and now your son or daughter is entering a whole new world. While most kids will get through college just fine, others find themselves on a different, more precarious path. According to the latest results from the National College Health Assessment , many college students experience mental health difficulties. More than 1 in 5 felt overwhelming anxiety in the 12 months prior to the survey. In addition, 18 percent felt...

The Number Of Hungry And Homeless Students Rises Along With College Costs [NPR.org]

Samantha Sangenito · 11/12/172:41 PM

There's no way to avoid it. As the cost of college grows, research shows that so does the number of hungry and homeless students at colleges and universities across the country. Still, many say the problem is invisible to the public. "It's invisible even to me and I'm looking," says Wick Sloan. He came to Bunker Hill Community College in Boston more than a decade ago to teach English full time. He says it felt like he quickly became a part-time social worker, too. "When I first got here, I...

Meditation on Campus [HuffingtonPost.com]

Samantha Sangenito · 11/12/172:40 PM

When the University of North Texas designed and planned their new 130 million dollar student union, all possible options and ideas were on the table. And why not? You only get one chance to build a facility like UNT’s new union, so you better get it right. As the master plan evolved, one idea that made the cut was a dedicated space for introspection. The process was student driven, and the students had spoken. They wanted a meditation room. As unusual as that request may have sounded to...

Meeting the Growing Need for Behavioral Health Services on Campus [Blog.SAMHSA.gov]

Samantha Sangenito · 11/12/172:39 PM

Our nation’s college campuses are experiencing a surge in demand for mental health services. About 1 in 10 incoming freshmen reports feeling depressed frequently . The 2015 Annual Report for the Center for Collegiate Mental Health states that the use of college counseling centers grew by 30 percent , even though enrollment only increased by 5 percent. In addition, students’ concerns are increasingly complex. The percentage of students visiting college counseling centers who have a serious...

What Success Looks Like: On-Campus Resources and Support for Foster Youth (socialjusticesolutions.org)

Dana Brown (PACEs Connection Staff) · 11/12/172:37 PM

After identifying a statewide need for support services for foster youth, the Foster Youth Success Initiative (FYSI) was created in 2006 through a collaboration between the California Community College Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO), the Foundation for California Community Colleges and numerous partners and stakeholders. According to Jessica Smith, the statewide liaison for FYSI, the “network of support” provided by FYSI includes assistance with academic needs, financial aid, physical and...

Our Students: The Reality

Karen Gross · 11/12/172:34 PM

This is an excerpt from Breakaway Learners appearing in Evolllution ,and it deals with ACEs. I think the chapter in particular and the book more generally will be of interest to you all. Comments and thoughts are welcome as always. https://evolllution.com/attracting-students/todays_learner/who-are-our-students-now-and-into-the-future/

ACEs primer -- great five-minute video that explains ACE Study

Jane Stevens · 11/8/178:46 PM

This was produced by KPJR Films, and edited by Jen Bradwell.

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