This session will share findings from a nationally representative study that provides unprecedented data about the mental health of U.S. college students who are gender minority (young people whose gender identity differs from their sex assigned at birth). We’ll share evidence of stark mental health inequities and explore mental health variation across subgroups of gender minority students. Finally, we’ll discuss new research regarding the impact of higher education policies on gender minority mental health.

This webinar will address the complexity of two increasingly common interventions: emotional-support animals and leaves of absence.

To address the critical issue of suicide among college students, it is important to consider expanding our traditional scope of mental health services and implement a comprehensive approach that reaches the broader campus culture as well as students who are at risk. This workshop will highlight and explore strategies and best practices associated with building comprehensive, sustainable suicide prevention programs within college and university settings. Drawing from several conceptual models that have informed comprehensive and successful suicide prevention programs, we will explore prevention and intervention strategies informed by the public health approach and will examine the ways in which campus suicide prevention programs can establish a solid framework that will help them operate with a clear mission and focus, a safe, integrated, and effective service model, and a strong and sustainable core.

In February 2019, the FDA announced strengthening its oversight of the dietary supplement industry as “explosive growth” has resulted in risks to consumers. This is especially worrisome at the collegiate level since studies suggest up to 70% of young adults report using herbs and dietary supplements. This session will highlight popular products and usage among college students, top reasons for use, and safety and pharmacology. Additionally, we will discuss how to interpret Supplement Facts Labels.

As we celebrate 20 years of the ACHA-NCHA, this program will present data trends from the NCHA II (Fall 2008 – Spring 2019) and update progress on Healthy Campus 2020 objectives.

The vast majority of cannabis use remains recreational, but an increasing number of patients use cannabis and its constituents to manage chronic medical conditions. There remain few resources to researchers and clinicians to evaluate and recommend cannabis in safe and effective routes and doses. This session will provide an overview of the current legal landscape, evidence base, and current research to shift how we approach cannabis evaluation and educational efforts.

The Connected College Health Network is the ACHA data warehouse project whose goal is to bring together sources of information about college student health and healthcare to better inform college health professionals, institutions of higher education, and policy makers. Now in it's third year, the CCHN has successful piloted collecting institutional health center data and linking it to institutional information from the department of education, National college health assessment data, and clinical coding data. An overview of the project and initial reports will be presented.

ACHA-NCHAII data indicate that most college students in the United States (US) do not engage in physical activity levels sufficient to meet national recommendations. With 230 colleges and universities nationwide now participating in the American College of Sports Medicine Exercise is Medicine® on Campus initiative, approximately 80 currently implement the physical activity vital sign (PAVS) and provide exercise referral and prescription. Campus-wide interprofessional collaboration for further adoption of EIM®OC and implementation success are discussed.

This program will provide an overview of transgender healthcare to enhance fluency and competence with gender affirmative practices. Will discuss aspects of gender identity and factors affecting the health and safety of transgender individuals, and provide practical guidelines for creating an open and inclusive health care environment. Will review treatment guidelines for hormonal therapy and surgery and include case studies. This program will provide an overview of transgender healthcare to enhance fluency and competence with gender affirmative practices.

The Clinical Load Index (CLI) was developed to help colleges and universities make more informed decisions about staffing for counseling centers. Development of the CLI was managed by a collaborative working group representing the Center for Collegiate Mental Health (CCMH), the Association of University and Counseling Center Directors (AUCCCCD), and the International Association of Counseling Services (IACS). Presentation will include key concepts, background, and a walk-through of using the CLI (including online tools).