While college is an exciting time for students, it can also be a challenging experience. Many college students face mental health issues, which can affect their studies. Rhonda Lesley, director of Missouri State University’s Counseling Center, explains to Best Colleges.com how students can get support for their mental health concerns and thrive in college. … [Read more...] about Dealing with mental health challenges as a college student
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), more than 75 percent of all mental health conditions begin before age 24. That’s one reason why college is such a risky time for students’ mental health. To shine a light on this issue, Missouri State University will host its first ever Impact Summit: College Student Mental Health Conference on campus this spring. It … [Read more...] about Tackling college student mental health
Imagine this: Five college students are in a room. One of them probably has a mental health condition, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Add seven more students. Chances are, one of the 12 has a plan to die by suicide. That’s not acceptable, said Missouri State University’s Dr. Thomas Lane. “The statistics demand action,” said Lane, associate vice president … [Read more...] about Dropping the stigma: Impact Summit takes on student mental health
At a time when the average cost of a college education is rapidly increasing, students at Missouri State University could pay less. Missouri State is increasing the first-year value of some scholarships and increasing the number of students who are eligible for other scholarships. The university expects to increase the total value of scholarships offered to … [Read more...] about MSU announces increased scholarships, reduced hours to graduate
At 2 p.m. Jan. 18, Missouri State University will announce several changes that will make the university more affordable for students. Changes will impact scholarships, housing, dining, textbook costs and more. The announcements will occur in Plaster Student Union, Room 313 and will be live streamed. … [Read more...] about University to announce affordability initiatives