Breaking the Silence: Addressing Mental Health Barriers in Filipino/a/x and BIPOC Communities

The month of May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The Filipino Student Association at City College organized a panel discussion on May 5 at the Student Health Center to commemorate this. City College is a community college serving a diverse student population, should be responsible for providing spaces like this and resources and support for students from all backgrounds. This includes mental health resources that are culturally sensitive and appropriate for the needs of Filipino/a/x and BIPOC students. 

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City College Mental Health Services Gears Up Faculty, Staff Amid Suicide Rate Spike

City College Student Health Services prepare its faculty and staff on ways to support students in their mental health and prevent suicide amid the nationwide spike in suicide rates. Sandy Vaughn, a mental health counselor in the Health Center, presented examples of warning signs if someone may want to end one’s life and provided contact information on where to seek help.

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City College Enhances Mental Health Services in Response to Increasing Student Needs

City College’s Mental Health Services offers counseling and support, with in-person and virtual support groups available. All credit-taking students are eligible for services at no additional cost beyond the student health fee.

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Lockdown Breakdown

There is plenty of cause for stress among City College students, many of whom are likely sharing the increased anxiety, depression, and substance abuse that 40% of American adults are reporting, according to a CDC survey conducted over the summer. 

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Highly impacted CCSF Student Health Center seeks additional funds to increase its overall services

By Elena Stuart Limited funds increase the rift between available resources and in pouring patients to the City College Student

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