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Too often in education we think we know what is best for our students. Not often enough do we listen and hear what our students are saying about their education. This collection tries to show more of the student perspective.
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International students in crisis not seeking mental health support, Victorian inquest finds.

International students in crisis not seeking mental health support, Victorian inquest finds. | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Coroner examining five suicide deaths says tertiary sector faces difficult challenge in encouraging students to get help
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4 ways all online university courses could promote student mental health

4 ways all online university courses could promote student mental health | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
All instructors, regardless of the field, can promote mental health both by sharing specific resources and by designing accessible and flexible courses.
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I Edited Mental Illness Out of My College Applications. I’m Not Alone.

I Edited Mental Illness Out of My College Applications. I’m Not Alone. | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
More and more young people struggle with mental health. Do universities want to hear about it?
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You've got a friend: young people help each other with their mental health for 3.5 hours every week

You've got a friend: young people help each other with their mental health for 3.5 hours every week | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Young people provide timely and personalised mental health support to friends – but sometimes find looking after their own needs difficult in the process.
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A mental health break from college can be helpful. Here are expert tips.

Experts offer recommendations for college students who need to take a leave of absence to tend to mental health challenges.
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A Mental Health Checklist for College Students.

A Mental Health Checklist for College Students. | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Students should not wait until they are on campus to begin thinking about how to protect their emotional well-being, experts say.
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Pandemic exposed mental health divide among college students, Dartmouth researchers say

Pandemic exposed mental health divide among college students, Dartmouth researchers say | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Researchers at Dartmouth College have released new data in a multi-year mental health study that reveals a deep divide between college students, with some young people struggling more with anxiety and depression than others.
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What can universities do to support the well-being and mental health of postgraduate researchers?

What can universities do to support the well-being and mental health of postgraduate researchers? | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
As highlighted in a recent LSE Impact blogpost, there is evidence to show that postgraduate researchers face particular risks in relation to poor mental health and well-being. Reporting on a recent…
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'It takes a mental toll': Indian students tell their stories of waiting out the pandemic in Australia

'It takes a mental toll': Indian students tell their stories of waiting out the pandemic in Australia | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Indian students in Australia haven’t had the experience they hoped and paid for. Campuses closed, they lost work and they watched helplessly from afar as COVID-19 ravaged their home country.
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Students: How to look after your mental health

Students: How to look after your mental health | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Are you feeling anxious or stressed about what you're seeing online or on TV – or hearing from other people? Her
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Survey finds majority of students struggling with mental health during COVID

Survey finds majority of students struggling with mental health during COVID | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
More than half (56%) of undergraduate students responding to a 21-country survey say that their mental health has suffered as a result of COVID. The survey, undertaken by Chegg, gathered responses fr
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Six factors that impact student mental health

Six factors that impact student mental health | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
For one in three university students in our study, their experiences are negative. This appears to contribute to a spiral of stress, disengagement and mental health difficulties.
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Schools in England need post-Covid fund to tackle mental health decline, says report

Schools in England need post-Covid fund to tackle mental health decline, says report | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Study finds worsening wellbeing and self-esteem among teenagers, raising fears pandemic will exacerbate trend
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HSC 2023: one in 10 students given extra help in exams for anxiety, concentration issues

HSC 2023: one in 10 students given extra help in exams for anxiety, concentration issues | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Principals say an increase in mental health issues among teenagers is responsible for the rise, but called for better access to health professionals to reduce the disparity between public and private schools in claiming special provisions.
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Is our current assessment system worth it? What can we do to make the whole experience better for all?
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Targeted mental healthcare needed to prevent further international student deaths by suicide, research finds.

Targeted mental healthcare needed to prevent further international student deaths by suicide, research finds. | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
‘There’s a real compounding perfect storm of factors right now that could increase the risks,’ lead researcher says
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Is doing a PhD bad for your mental health?

Is doing a PhD bad for your mental health? | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Poor mental health amongst PhD researchers is increasingly being recognised as an issue within higher education institutions. However, there continues to be unanswered questions relating to the pro…
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Yale accused of discriminating against suicidal, mentally ill students in lawsuit.

Yale students and alumni allege that the university pressures those who are suicidal or struggling with mental health problems to withdraw
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Why it's wrong to blame online learning for causing mental health issues during COVID-19

Why it's wrong to blame online learning for causing mental health issues during COVID-19 | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Making unsubstantiated claims that pandemic online learning caused mental health problems doesn’t help us address students’ current needs.
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'It's almost like a second home': why students want schools to do more about mental health

'It's almost like a second home': why students want schools to do more about mental health | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
A rise in psychological distress among young Australians, compounded by COVID and difficulties in getting professional help, has added to the urgency of mental health education in schools.
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"There’s a mental health crisis in college sports. I know it firsthand." By @devijags

"There’s a mental health crisis in college sports. I know it firsthand." By @devijags | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
The recent deaths by suicide of female student-athletes have raised urgent questions.
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Teen shares experience of mental health system: 'It feels like no one is listening'

Teen shares experience of mental health system: 'It feels like no one is listening' | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Although this young teen is in the system, she is still not getting the help she needs.
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College students struggle with mental health as pandemic drags on

Suicides at UNC-Chapel Hill led to a day off, dogs on campus and other efforts to relieve stress as students grieve.
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Student mental health: 'I am living in a bubble of one'

Student mental health: 'I am living in a bubble of one' | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Students' mental health has declined amid the isolation of the Covid pandemic, a survey suggests.
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Why we need a minister for loneliness

Why we need a minister for loneliness | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
More than one in four Australians were lonely in 2018. That was then. God only knows how lonely we all are now.
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Give some greetings to students you see as you walk around campus. Many may be away from their home and feeling alone. Brighten their day and recognise them.
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Teenagers during the coronavirus pandemic: The loneliness of an interrupted adolesence

Think being a teenager was rough? Try doing it in a pandemic.
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