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An ad hoc committee under the auspices of BHEW and in collaboration with HMD, will conduct a study of the ways in which colleges and universities provide treatment and support for the mental health and well-being of undergraduate and graduate students, with a focus on STEMM students to the extent fields of study are available.
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Mental Health, Substance Use, and Wellbeing in Higher Education: Supporting the Whole Student
Consensus Study Report
·2021
Student wellbeing is foundational to academic success. One recent survey of postsecondary educators found that nearly 80 percent believed emotional wellbeing is a "very" or "extremely" important factor in student success. Studies have found the dropout rates for students with a diagnosed mental heal...
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