Fellows Advocate for Minority Voices in Mental Health
July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, when we turn our attention to the mental health needs of racial and ethnic minorities who face disparities in treatment and unique...
UCF Grad Aims to Improve Mental Health in West Indian Cultures
A few years ago, Shainna Ali ’10 ’12MA ’16PhD was studying some statistics when the mental health clinician came across something shocking –– in 2016 Guyana had the highest suicide...
Interim Chief Equity, Inclusion and Diversity Officer
At UCF, we’ve long believed our best work comes from bringing together people with diverse backgrounds and ideas. I am grateful to have so many champions of diversity and inclusion...
Center Offers Students Unique Education, Free Counseling to Community
You always have the support you need at the Community Counseling and Research Center, according to Alexander Fields, who is pursuing a master’s degree in counselor education...
African-American Moms Are Helicopter Parents Too, But Endgame is Survival
Study finds African-American mothers live in fear that their sons will be stopped by people in authority and could potentially be killed, which impacts the way these women parent their...
UCF Relationship Expert Shares Tips to Help Your Love Life (Just in Time for Valentine’s Day)
Whether you’re single, dating or have been married for many years, everyone can use a little help in love and relationships. So why not learn about it on a college...
Research on College Athletes’ Attitudes of Seeking Mental Health Support Awarded Funding
Most college athletes have access to highly-skilled doctors, physical therapists and trainers. They are offered academic support through tutoring and a dedicated space for study. Some of these college athletes...
We Need to Talk About Mental Illness
The number of people privately dealing with mental health issues will stun you. It’s why alumni Brandon and Michi Marshall launched Project 375 — to make mental health the most...
Counselor Ed Grad Students Support Minority Youth, Earn Fellowships
When Petion discovered the field of mental health, it changed the way he managed internal challenges. As a child of a Haitian immigrant, “mental health was not something we talked...