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Role Model Roundtable - Women of Color Series
SOLUTION 01 Aug 2023
This series brings together female employees of color to discuss the unique workplace issues they face with particular focus on their mental health and emotional well-being....
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The Caged Bird, Justice, and Self-Compassion: A Reflective Exercise
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...so you can ground yourself using the Grounding Tips below Step 3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4JUrcIuKOM Step 1: Setting the Stage Read the poem ‘Caged Bird’ by Maya Angelou aloud or silently. As...
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The Community College Imperative: Designing Solutions to Promote the Mental Health of Students
INSIGHT 10 Jan 2019
...being in community college and balancing life challenges; 2) community college administrators who understand the boundaries, limits, capacities, and ecology of the community college landscape; 3) mental health professionals who...
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How the Supreme Court Affirmative Action Ruling Impacts College Students of Color: A Summary of Three Community Conversations
INSIGHT 13 Oct 2023
...how panelists detailed (1) what higher education institutions must do to sustain their commitment to equity in mental health availability and access; (2) how student-centered groups and communities can help...
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Building a Community of Action for the Youth of America in the Face of COVID-19
NEWS 24 Jan 2022
...and emotional well-being of young people of color, is committed to continuing and advancing an action agenda that aligns with the Surgeon General’s recommendations. Through our multisectoral and multicultural programs...
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Blog: Are suicides up in African-American Youth? Not really.
INSIGHT 06 Aug 2018
...did not complete suicide and the 4,980 youth who attempted, but did not complete suicide. Further, if we could increase the protective factors surrounding people at risk we might be...
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Fostering Belonging and Mental Well-being in the Latinx Community
INSIGHT 19 Sep 2023
...solid sense of community support can significantly enhance mental well-being. Encouraging Latinx individuals to connect with their cultural roots and engage in community activities can help combat feelings of isolation....
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Mindfully Connecting With Ourselves and Others to Seek Justice and Healing
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...underscores the interconnectedness of our lives within communities of color and the necessity of love in our actions. The importance of reflective action in communities of color Just as my...
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National Coming Out Day: Navigating Intersectionality and Mental Health for BIPOC LGBTQ+ Youth
INSIGHT 11 Oct 2023
...at a higher risk for symptoms such as depression, anxiety, and suicidal thinking when compared to their heterosexual counterparts. Further, the situation becomes even more complex for BIPOC LGBTQ+ youth....
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Bracing, Braving, and Breathing: Mental Health for BIPOC College Freshmen this Fall
INSIGHT 04 Sep 2024
...The Mental Health Crisis in Higher Education. (2023b). Report by The Lumina Foundation – Gallup. https://www.gallup.com/analytics/468986/state-of-higher-education.aspx The State of Higher Education. (2023a). Report by The Lumina Foundation – Gallup. https://www.gallup.com/analytics/468986/state-of-higher-education.aspx...
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Reflection on Connection: Building Bridges for Justice & Well-Being
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...others, and your community. Step 1: Who am I? My thoughts: Write freely about what comes to mind as you reflect on the question “What am I?” My emotions: Identify...
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Families Healing Together
VIDEO 10 Aug 2023
This special conversation, in partnership with MTV’s Mental Health Action Day and moderated by Dr. Gina Newsome Duncan, features breathwork specialist Shanila Sattar, family advocate Regina Crider, and mental health...
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Earth Month - Let's Talk About Climate Justice and Mental Health
INSIGHT 22 Apr 2024
...the community, or agricultural projects led by the community focusing on food sovereignty, sustainability, and agroecology practices. Supporting, promoting, and working with local businesses following principles of Social and Solidarity...
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Mental Health Community of Action
EVENT 01 May 2022
Participate in the Mental Health Community of Action at UNITE 2023 July 17-20, Hyatt Regency Atlanta, Atlanta Georgia – For Educators & Leaders...
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Article: Yale Daily News report on 2018 Black Solidarity Conference mentions Steve Fund
NEWS 23 Mar 2018
...“Let’s Get It On: Deconstructing Sex, Sexuality, and Gender in the Black Community” and featured lectures, panels, networking events and social activities. With speakers discussing topics like black hypermasculinity, queerness,...
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Setting Boundaries in Relationships
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...of mindful communication, including: Better communication overall Reduced emotional stress during conflicts Greater relationship satisfaction DEAR MAN is a tool you can use to support mindful communication in relationships. Mindfulness...
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The Steve Fund comments on the state of mental health in America
NEWS 06 Feb 2023
...immigrant families. The Advisory outlines an extensive series of actions to address youth mental health, including recommendations for educators, health care professionals, media organizations, community organizations, employers, parents, youth, and...
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Article: Dr. Annelle Primm guest blogs on ACE's Higher Education Today
NEWS 02 Apr 2018
...of mental illnesses, like depression and anxiety, compared to their white peers. But a recent national survey found that compared to white students, students of color report higher rates of...
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SHINE Your Light “Habibi” حبيبي, “Eshghe Man” عشق من, “My Love”
VIDEO 20 Jun 2023
...and spirituality, intergenerational dynamics, immigration, the model minority myth, among others on their mental health. Throughout the session, middle eastern/SWANA girls and young women will connect with skills and resources...
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Representation and Belonging, Post Affirmative Action: Higher Education’s Commitment to the Wellbeing of Students of Color
REPORT 19 Dec 2023
...education experts to discuss the mental health and wellness of students of color, especially implications for campuses following the US Supreme Court’s ruling to end Affirmative Action in college admissions....
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MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS ON HBCU CAMPUSES: NEW REPORT FROM THE STEVE FUND CALLS FOR URGENT ACTION
PRESS 19 Mar 2025
...health challenges, Black students at HBCUs report higher rates of flourishing—a measure of overall well-being and life satisfaction—compared to Black students at Predominantly White Institutions (PWIs). Lower mental health service...
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How the end of affirmative action may impact the mental health of college students of color
VIDEO 13 Oct 2023
The Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action is expected to impact how campuses engage around issues of diversity and inclusion. As the leading national organization focused on the mental health...
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The Steve Fund comments on the state of mental health in America
PRESS 20 May 2022
...immigrant families. The Advisory outlines an extensive series of actions to address youth mental health, including recommendations for educators, health care professionals, media organizations, community organizations, employers, parents, youth, and...
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Recognizing Healthy Love in Your Life
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...(commitment) Having an openness to communication and vulnerability between them (trust) Aekta feels these are good signs to keep the relationship going and is hopeful about what they represent for...
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Four Lessons As Your College Journey Begins: A Primer for Students of Color
INSIGHT 14 Aug 2023
...NOT Bridging OR Bonding. Speaking of community, when you arrive at college, you will begin seeking your community. Community building is our effort to recreate the familial relationships we leave...
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Coming Out for Mental Health
VIDEO 10 Aug 2023
Explore what it means to come out in communities of color What does “coming out” really mean? What do you say — and to who? Will it affect my mental...
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Love is more than a feeling — it’s how we live
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...love them, adverse childhood experiences and ongoing sociocultural stressors can shape their relationships, and complicate how we understand and express love. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-08YW__JYAs Seeking a new definition of love How I...
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Liberating Ourselves as We Seek Justice and Healing
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...community requires a sustaining source of guidance and motivation. For me, my sustaining sources are my values, and a commitment to improving the mental health of individuals and communities of...
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Women’s History Month - Let’s Talk About Mental Health
INSIGHT 19 Mar 2024
...and “This Is Me,” by Latina singer Demi Lovato are proud attempts to empower women to feel comfortable as themselves. Postpartum depression is another common problem faced by women. Model...
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Culture Matters to Mental Health
INSIGHT 03 Jul 2019
...an invisible minority, but I share a similar experience in many respects to the Hispanic community. I am a child of immigrants from a low-to-moderate socio-economic background, who spoke no...
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Nurturing Belonging and Healing: Empowering People of Color Affected by the UNC Shooting
NEWS 05 Sep 2023
...Health Platforms: Explore online platforms like The Steve Fund Knowledge Center and https://www.melaninandmentalhealth.com/resources/ that offer resources specifically designed for the mental health of young people of color. Social Media Communities:...
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Identifying Values that Can Guide Your Way
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...Always, Often or Sometimes Step 4: Choose action steps to increase your valued living For values that you ranked lower (“often” or “sometimes”) in the last week, choose action steps...
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Self-Care for February 2019: The Power of Community
INSIGHT 17 Feb 2019
...stands as a testament to the power of community when it is formed around a shared purpose and goal. To this day, citizens come together to ‘celebrate’ black history as...
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Hispanic Heritage Month & Beyond
INSIGHT 16 Oct 2024
...achievements and fosters pride, it also serves as an opportunity to address significant issues affecting these communities, particularly mental health. For people of color, including those in the Hispanic community,...
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Lowering Your Stress with Self-Affirmations
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...be used when faced with a stressful decision or moment. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqk8zjqnte0 The positive impact of affirming yourself by naming your values is possible with just a small amount of effort....
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Recognizing and Communicating Stress
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...tasks if you feel they’re too much. Tap into social connections and community. Surround yourself with positive, healthy people. Ask for help when you need it. Show compassion for yourself....
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...that you provide. We may combine Personal Information received through the Services with other information we have collected from or about you, whether on-line or off-line. We treat the combined...
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Coming up: Steve Fund teams up with the NAACP in July
NEWS 15 Jun 2016
...NAACP ACT-SO competitors and observers during the national competition to undergird and promote the students’ success and contributions to our community with a focus on their mental and emotional well-being....
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Mindful Justice — How Balance Can Empower Us
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...discrimination, and various injustices. But this awareness also ignited a fire within me to pursue justice, not just for myself, but for my community. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqHSz0pJfM0 Research shows that marginalized young...
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Balancing Mental Health and Academic Achievement — How Parents Can Support both
INSIGHT 08 Jan 2025
...combat loneliness and isolation. Some of the daily actions included: “Check in with someone and let them know you’re there.” “Tell a loved one how they can better support you.”...
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TSF New Research: Student Mental Health on Campus
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Understanding Suicide Prevention Among Students of Color
INSIGHT 03 Oct 2023
...may express depression through acting out or complaining about physical symptoms (e.g., stomach aches, headaches) rather than complaining about feeling sad or blue. BIPOC young people are also more likely...
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Addressing Asian American/Pacific Islander College Students’ Mental Health Needs
NEWS 25 Jan 2022
...cultural competence of the university at large, emphasizing mental health as an essential component of the college experience. These efforts should be meaningfully coordinated with existing competency efforts aimed at...
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Taking Care of Your Young People in Uncertain Times
INSIGHT 07 Feb 2025
Parents and caregivers of young people of color can face deep uncertainty because of the instability and complexity of today’s political and societal landscape. Family support is a key protective...
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Learning to “Live Love”
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...43(7), 64. https://www.apa.org/monitor/2012/07-08/mindfulness Tinder. (2023). Future of dating report 2023. https://filecache.mediaroom.com/mr5mr_tinder/179342/Copy_of_FOD_Report_2023_FINAL.pdf Weir, K. (2023, June). The science of friendship. Monitor on Psychology. https://www.apa.org/monitor/2023/06/cover-story-science-friendship Figueroa, J. M., DeLuca Bishop, H. K.,...
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BeBe Moore Campbell: Equity in Mental Health, A Legacy For Unwavering Advocacy
INSIGHT 23 Jul 2024
...Advocacy unites individuals with a common purpose to advance awareness and mobilize action supporting a defined outcome. Advocacy for mental health must be grounded in both education and activism. Bebe...
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News release: New Partnership To Support Mental Health Of College Students Of Color (The Steve Fund, Jan 12, 2016)
NEWS 13 Jan 2016
...health and protect at-risk students. Learn more at www.jedfoundation.org. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn About the Steve Fund The Steve Fund...
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Media Advisory: The Steve Fund and Kaiser Permanente Host Summit Addressing Mental Health Needs of Community College Students
NEWS 05 Dec 2018
...community college leaders, investors, social innovators, and mental health experts to develop real-time, real-world technological solutions for community college students, with a particular focus on students of color. The Steve...
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Student Stories: Jonathan
VIDEO 08 Feb 2023
...and how they fit into their college community and the world. Coming to this realization, made Jonathan disconnect, shut down and avoid dealing with the emotions. Speaking on the college...
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ASHA: South Asian Young Women Giving Voice to our Mental Health and Well-Being
VIDEO 20 Jun 2023
...and community influences, exploring common experiences and challenges, and collectivist/community influences. Ways to address mental health from an individual, family, and community perspective will be explored and culturally responsive resources...
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Weaving Wellness: Connecting Mental Health Resources, Community, and Self to Address the Mental Health Struggles of Native and Indigenous Girls and Young Women
VIDEO 20 Jun 2023
Weaving Wellness: Connecting Mental Health Resources, Community, and Self to Address the Mental Health Struggles of Native and Indigenous Girls and Young Women
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Uplifting Young Black Women Wellness & Community Care
COURSE 14 Apr 2023
This modules focuses on the wellness strategies and best practices for the young black women community.
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Strategies for Balance: Which Strategy Will Be A Part of Your Justice Story?
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...which can be a part of your personal story of mindful justice and mental health. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoAcO8vLrMk How the Exercise Works As you go through the chart of strategies to restore...
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What Do You Believe About Love?
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...mindset can lead to viewing common relationship stressors as a clue the connection may be challenging. These beliefs can contribute to lower levels of relationship satisfaction and commitment. If your...
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Competition in Higher Education
INSIGHT 13 Feb 2021
...needs to be a competitor, but also a cheerleader.” – Jay “When the game kind of turns sour is when the rivalry takes over, the competition aspect takes over, and...
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Strength in Knowing Yourself: Supporting Your Mental Health in a Complex World
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...as a bridge. Learning to listen to each other with compassion, asking questions instead of making assumptions, and honoring each other’s experiences can create stronger, more united communities. These connections...
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Coping with Common Stressors Affecting Young People of Color
INSIGHT 16 Aug 2023
...provide assurance that a sense of normalcy can be achieved. https://psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/2020-06195-001.html See below resources with helpful information about loss and bereavement: https://www.newyorklife.com/foundation/bereavement-support The Grief Sensitive Schools Initiative: https://grievingstudents.org/gssi/ https://ghpsychiatry.org/books/ https://www.schoolcrisiscenter.org/resources/talking-kids-about-tragedies/...
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SpeakOnIt! Episode 11: Competition in Higher Education
PODCAST 13 Feb 2023
Youth Advisory Board member Chevaughn Wellington joins Jay and Dannie to discuss the drawbacks of hypercompetitive environments. They also come up with ways to navigate these spaces successfully and with...
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The Steve Fund Crisis Response Task Force Releases Recommendations for Higher Education Institutions and Employers on Promoting Mental Health and Well-Being of Students of Color
PRESS 15 Sep 2020
...communities. Despite the universal nature of these disruptions to students’ lives, students of color, who comprise approximately 45% of college undergraduates, are bearing the weight of these challenges most acutely....
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Building Stronger Bonds: Turning Conflict into Growth
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...(n.d.). How to manage your conflict triggers. Retrieved January 20, 2025, from https://www.gottman.com/blog/manage-conflict-triggers/ Cahn, D. D., & Abigail, R. A. (2013). Managing Conflict through Communication (5th ed). Pearson Education Limited....
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SpeakOnIt! Episode 8: Gap Years and Sabbaticals
PODCAST 13 Feb 2023
SpeakOnIt! Hosts are joined by Rhea Bennett to share the experience of taking gap years.
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Acknowledging the Challenges of This Moment
INSIGHT 07 Feb 2025
...model confidence in your ability to manage stressors while also modeling vulnerability and admitting when you are worried, angry, or concerned? How can you create space for your young people...
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Steve Fund Statement on Affirmative Action
NEWS 29 Jun 2023
...of the nation’s young people of color through direct support, knowledge building, and peer to peer resources. In light of the recent Supreme Court’s decision, the Steve Fund remains committed...
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The Steve Fund Selected as Finalist For 2020 Change Maker Community Builder Award 
NEWS 02 Mar 2020
...actor and comedian, Bill Hader and designer, Kenneth Cole – both highly influential mental health advocates. Crowdsourced voting will determine the winner of the Community Builder Award. Online voting is...
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My Safe Space
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About the Campaign The #MySafeSpace campaign supports the mental health and emotional well-being of young people. When life presents challenges that weigh heavy on your heart and mind, it’s okay...
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The Steve Fund Responds to Tragedy in Buffalo, NY
PRESS 20 May 2022
...www.sprc.org The Trevor Project Lifeline, thetrevorproject.org National Child and Traumatic Stress Network Coping with Collective Traumas Click Here BEAM https://beam.community/ Hurdle https://www.hurdle.health/ Ayana Therapy https://www.ayanatherapy.com/ Inclusive Therapists https://www.inclusivetherapists.com/ National Queer...
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Drawing Strength from Stories of Mindful Justice to Help You Tell Your Own
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...on who you are, they can also inspire and fuel your resolve to take action to support mental health and emotional well-being in your life and communities. In my own...
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Grounding Yourself in Who You Are
INSIGHT 13 Mar 2025
...and is a bold call to community care and transformation. (Related article: Community Care Is Essential by the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic & Sexual Violence.) Lorde’s work to promote...
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Uplifting Black Young Women Wellness and Community Care
VIDEO 18 Apr 2022
...will offer support and resources to different members of our beloved Steve Fund community, including young Black girls, Black women undergraduate and graduate students, and mental health practitioners, scholars, and...
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The Steve Fund Attends Boris L. Henson Foundation Benefit Dinner
NEWS 13 Jun 2019
...aptly described a deep concern within the African-American community with her comment: “We, in the African-American community, we don’t deal with mental health issues. We don’t even talk about it....
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Connecting with Ourselves and Others to Find Hope and Healing
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...stereotypes, and telling your story to promote empathy, understanding, and healing. This process requires courage and a commitment to individual and collective action. Together with your peers and community, you...
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The Steve Fund Named A Founding Member In The Morgan Stanley Alliance For Children's Mental Health
NEWS 03 Feb 2020
...strategies that build understanding and assistance for the mental and emotional health of the nation’s young people of color. www.stevefund.org ### Please direct all inquiries to Mica Wilson at wilson.mica@gmail.com....
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Navigating Wildfires in Maui, Hawaii: A Mental Health Guide for Resilience and Recovery
NEWS 18 Aug 2023
...Alliance for Suicide Prevention, https://theactionalliance.org/ The Trevor Project Lifeline, thetrevorproject.org National Child and Traumatic Stress Network Coping with Collective Traumas Click Here BEAM https://beam.community/ Ayana Therapy https://www.ayanatherapy.com/ Inclusive Therapists https://www.inclusivetherapists.com/...
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The Steve Fund Launches Task Force to Address COVID-19's Impact on the Mental Health of Young People of Color
NEWS 02 Jun 2020
For Immediate Release: June 2, 2020 Contact: Courtney Holsworth, cholsworth@rabengroup.com, (989) 572-8162 The Steve Fund, the nation’s leading organization dedicated to promoting the mental health of young people of color,...
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Campus Mental Health Care Demand On the Rise (via DiverseEducation.com)
NEWS 02 Oct 2019
...night. Primm says these are the kinds of stressors, situations and behaviors that can contribute to a host of psychological and physical ailments in students.” —DiverseEducation.com | Read more. https://diverseeducation.com/article/155598/...
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Sociocultural stress: What’s love got to do with it?
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...validations and providing emotional safety during hard moments, and then consider if this action helped you and your partner process your experiences and deepen your connection. Meaningful actions in your...
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How Families Can Help Their Student with Belonging
INSIGHT 15 Aug 2023
...facilitate taking this first step. It is also useful to employ techniques like behavioral activation, in which we use our actions to drive our emotional state, and opposite action to...
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Conference discusses draft of groundbreaking recommendations framework
INSIGHT 15 Feb 2017
...panel was moderated by Dr. Carlota Ocampo, Provost for Trinity Washington University. The panelists were: Dr. John DeGioia, President of Georgetown University; Dr. Belinda S. Miles, President of Westchester Community...
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Student Stories: Jenny
VIDEO 08 Feb 2023
Jenny gives voice to the Asian experience of how difficult it is for some in this community to seek help due to society’s stereotypes of the AAPIs. Jenny openly and...
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Mental health of students of color is focus of expert gathering at Stanford University
NEWS 17 Nov 2015
...of higher education. Only 49% of African Americans students complete their 4-year college education, compared to 71% of white, non-Hispanic students, according to a CollegeBoard report (source: http://www.copylink.org/2xk ). The...
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Gratitude: “Gifts, Givers, Goodness & Grace”
INSIGHT 23 Nov 2023
...& Hayward, R. D. (2015). Humility, compassion, and gratitude to god: Assessing the relationships among key religious virtues. Psychology of Religion and Spirituality, 7(3), 192-204. https://doi.org/10.1037/rel0000028 https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/08/well/mind/gratitude-health-benefits.html?unlocked_article_code=1.9Ew.HYMQ.b27qfTo15oZO&smid=em-share https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/beyond-school-walls/202304/cultivating-a-gratitude-habit-for-improved-well-being?eml https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-mentally-strong-people-dont-do/201504/7-scientifically-proven-benefits-of-gratitude?eml https://research.com/education/scientific-benefits-of-gratitude...
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Is Mental Health Medication Right for You?
INSIGHT 25 Jun 2025
...prescribe mental health medication. The most common mental health concerns treated by primary care providers tend to be depression, anxiety, and insomnia and can often be effectively addressed with antidepressant...
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How Hope Heals — and Sets Us Free
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...emotional well-being, as well as that of the family, caregivers, educators, or communities who support you, are strongest when hope is cultivated intentionally and proactively in response to adversity. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPUlyCCtXmA...
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News article: Steve Fund Challenging Views of Mental Health in Minority Communities (Diverse Issues in Higher Education, 11/19/15)
NEWS 19 Nov 2015
...help inform individuals and families about how to treat or even preempt the onset of serious mental illness among college students and recent college graduates.” Read the complete article here....
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The Steve Fund Crisis Response Task Force Releases Recommendations for Higher Education Institutions and Employers on Promoting Mental Health and Well-Being of Students of Color 
PRESS 15 Sep 2020
For Immediate Release: September 15, 2020 Contact: Courtney Holsworth, cholsworth@rabengroup.com, (989) 572-8162 The Steve Fund Crisis Response Task Force Releases Recommendations for Higher Education Institutions and Employers on Promoting Mental...
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Cultivating Hope Skills for Healing and Well-being
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...smallest steps forward to offer yourself proof of your agency and capabilities. Explore Self-Compassion Practices: Self-compassion is a tool for being kind and loving towards yourself in the midst of...
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Persevering with Intention
INSIGHT 10 Feb 2021
...I fully knew I could have run at a moderate pace so that I could recuperate, I pushed on. My efforts in persevering were to prove to myself that I...
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Proactive Parenting: Sharpening Your Problem-Solving Skills
INSIGHT 08 Jan 2025
...commitments and developing relationships, your student is likely experiencing daily situations that require them to evaluate their values and priorities — and take action to meet their goals. Having the...
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The RAIN Method: A Creative Art Exercise
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...support your well-being, your creative process, and your mental health. Source: Brach, T. (n.d.). RAIN practice: A mindfulness tool for radical compassion. Tara Brach. Accessed December 1, 2024, from https://www.tarabrach.com/rain-practice-radical-compassion...
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Please support the Steve Fund on Giving Tuesday, November 28, 2017
INSIGHT 17 Nov 2017
...day dedicated to giving – when charities, families, businesses, community centers, students, retailers and more will all come together for #GivingTuesday – a movement to celebrate giving and encourage more,...
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SpeakOnIt! Podcast, Episode 4: Expectations: What Are They? Where Do They Come From?
PODCAST 06 Feb 2023
Selorna Ackuayi and Dr. David Rivera provide their expertise on how to navigate and process multiple sources of expectations and stressors.
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Girls Rising Series: Weaving Wellness: Connecting Mental Health Resources, Community, and Self to Address the Mental Health Struggles of Native and Indigenous Girls and Young Women
EVENT 17 Apr 2023
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Global Efforts Aim to Replace Mental Illness Stigma with Compassion (Diverse: Issues In Higher Education, 10/11/15)
NEWS 14 Oct 2015
“Diverse: Issues In Higher Education” mentions the Steve Fund in an article on mental health....
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Reimagining Thriving Communities for Girls and Young Women
EVENT 12 Jun 2023
For Students – Free Virtual Workshop with Tiana Brawley...
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Community Building to Address Campus Climate
SOLUTION 04 Nov 2023
Our expert consultants will help you curate a series of programs and engagements that lead to measurable and sustainable change in how professionals and/or students perceive your campus climate. Deliverables...
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Prioritizing Mental Health and Wellness of BIPOC Communities
INSIGHT 01 Jul 2025
Find the resource in the link below! Download...
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Understanding Anxiety: A Guide for Young People of Color
INSIGHT 05 Dec 2023
...the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline (1-800-950-NAMI) or the Steve Fund Crisis Text Line (Text STEVE to 741741) are available for immediate support. Community Organizations: Some community organizations...
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My Mental Health Journey: Finding Well-Being in Creativity and Spirituality
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I grew up in a secular household, yet spirituality has always been present in my life in subtle ways. I have come to see it as more than just religion...
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The power of your story
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...own behaviors shaped my relationships increased my capacity to set compassionate goals, such as being supportive and constructive while avoiding harm. Studies show that these kinds of actions can increase...
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Meditating on Hope and Motivation
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...or action steps to come into focus. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=px8_U99cbGI As you color the graphic below, allow yourself to breathe mindfully. After a few minutes, take a break, jot down any ideas,...
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Building Capacity as Leaders to Address the Mental Health of Students of Color
SOLUTION 09 Aug 2023
This workshop challenges staff and faculty to revisit their commitment to create a supportive campus environment. Building institutional capacity, that is, restructuring organizations, to integrate mental health concerns is essential...
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Create Your Soul Care Toolbox for Personal Empowerment & Well-being
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...yourself struggling to articulate your experience? If you answered no, what was your first reaction to this emotional experience? Was this reaction useful to you or harmful to you? Use...
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How Your Story Can Help You Find Hope and Healing
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...In telling my story, I not only honor the past but also actively inspire hope and resilience in myself and others. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPUlyCCtXmA Stories are bridges connecting you to your past,...
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A Reflection on 2016
INSIGHT 23 Dec 2016
...School at Washington University in St. Louis. The elections were over. And the media were full of reports about acts targeting communities of color, by individuals and groups who felt...
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News release: Mental health of students of color is focus for first-of-its-kind non-profit
NEWS 25 Sep 2015
...less emotionally prepared when they first started college compared to their peers. Only 49% of African Americans students complete their 4-year college education, compared to 71% of white, non-Hispanic students,...
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Harvard Black Alumni Society co-hosts lunch and learn on mental health
NEWS 10 Nov 2015
...please visitwww.hbasonline.org. Sources: http://www.nami.org/Learn-More/Mental-Health-By-the-Numbers#sthash.ebIBKBlS.dpuf Oquendo MA, Lizardi D, Greenwald S, Weissman MM, Mann JJ. Rates of lifetime suicide attempt and rates of lifetime major depression in different ethnic groups in...
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National Survey Seeks to Highlight Outstanding Campus-Based Programs Supporting Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing of Students of Color
NEWS 02 Mar 2016
...Dr. Jordan Cattie, Postdoctoral Fellow The Steve Fund: Dr. Alfiee M. Breland-Noble, Senior Scientific Advisor The Jed Foundation: Dr. Victor Schwartz, Medical Director Recent press: http://www.wsj.com/articles/campus-researchers-try-new-ways-to-close-a-gap-in-mental-health-care-1452535197 http://www.healio.com/psychiatry/practice-management/news/online/%7Bc43809f5-a1db-4dae-a63c-99bf495499d9%7D/organizations-team-up-to-improve-mental-health-support-for-college-students-of-color http://jedfoundation.org/press-room/press-releases/Steve-Fund-JED-Announcement http://chronicle.com/article/Many-Black-Students-Don-t/234892 http://www.dailytarheel.com/article/2016/01/mental-health-minority-college-groups...
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The Steve Fund responds to the nation's climate on race
PRESS 02 Jun 2020
...even modest health, education, social and economic outcomes. Fostering resilience among young people of color caught in this current quagmire of the COVID-19 pandemic, associated devastation and racial trauma warrants...
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Learning, Loving, Growing: Embracing Challenges with Strength
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...fromPsycTESTS. doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1037/t00437-000 Fenzel, L. M., Richardson, K. D. The Stress Process Among Emerging Adults: Spirituality, Mindfulness, Resilience, and Self-Compassion as Predictors of Life Satisfaction and Depressive Symptoms. J Adult...
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News release: Two Scholars Receive Funding to Expand Research on Mental Health among Students of Color (The Steve Fund, Feb 3, 2016)
NEWS 03 Feb 2016
...health among communities of color. For more information, visit www.stevefund.org. Media contacts For the Steve Fund: Marc Fest 305-604-9500 For Active Mind: Lauren Abdill Communications Coordinator Active Minds Inc. 240-285-0097...
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Freedom Dreaming: What Do You See When You Dream about the Future?
INSIGHT
...need to prepare for action? Are there people with similar interests with whom you can collaborate? Taking Action / How do you take action, reflect and try again? With your...
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Wisdom Talks: Exploring Mindful Justice Across Generations
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Talking with people from older generations can help us see life in new ways and shed light on our journey and our community’s evolution. While your culture may have unique...
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All About Therapy: What You Need to Know About Professional Support
INSIGHT 28 May 2025
Everyone needs someone to talk to. There is a common misconception that something has to be “wrong” to see a therapist. This is simply not the case. As a board-certified...
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Embracing Belonging: Mental Health Strategies for College Students in Transition
INSIGHT 15 Aug 2023
...Join Supportive Campus Communities Many colleges have support groups or communities that cater to specific interests, backgrounds, or identities. Seek out these groups and organizations where you can connect with...
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Strategies for On-Campus Recruiting
SOLUTION 01 Aug 2023
This workshop supports recruiting teams to effectively communicate the company’s DEIB values, culturally-competent offerings, and mental health support services to students and prospective recruits....
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The Love of Humanity
INSIGHT 25 Aug 2023
...and a father, I come to this work committed to transformational and generational change. Although I didn’t realize it then, my childhood experiences would shape my appreciation for the love...
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Guide for Parents: Navigating College Campus Support Systems for Your Student
INSIGHT 25 Oct 2024
...as comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual needs. All of these services are staffed with professionals trained to deal with a wide range of mental health issues common among college...
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Liberating Ourselves to Find Hope and Healing
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...and emotional well-being. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPUlyCCtXmA 3 practices will help you create and benefit from hope as a tool for liberation 1. Explore liberation practices as a starting point Traditional approaches to...
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Supporting Student Belonging and Mental Health at a Time of Change
EVENT 07 Sep 2023
...post-affirmative action landscape. Explore how student organizations, sororities, fraternities, and communities of faith can serve as protective factors in preventing isolation, enhancing positive student experiences, and fostering a shared identity....
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Dr. Annelle Primm Authors NAMI Blog for Minority Mental Health Month
NEWS 16 Jul 2018
...of college students of color. This is especially true when cyber-based comments are anonymous. Not knowing if comments are coming from a classmate or someone living next door in the...
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Self-Care that Counts Now
INSIGHT 10 Jan 2024
...v2.233.0 © Copyright 2021 (n.d.). Insight Timer -#1 Free app for sleep, anxiety, and stress. Insight Timer. Retrieved December 1, 2023, from https://insighttimer.com/Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/ Insight Network Inc. v2.233.0 ©...
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#b4stage4chat Twitter Chat Recap: Discussing Health & Wellness for Mental Health Month
INSIGHT 30 May 2019
...Twitter chat with Mental Health America to unite our online communities in conversation around how our lifestyles impact our physical and mental health. We were joined by nearly 150 participants...
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Student Stories: Noor
VIDEO 08 Feb 2023
Noor, a young women of color and Muslim, discusses managing her bipolar disorder and overcoming challenges and phobias.
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Student Stories: Tanais
VIDEO 08 Feb 2023
Tanais shares how her first semester of college was challenging emotionally and physically with the added pressure of having to work to support her mother who suffers from mental illness....
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Student Stories: Joanne
VIDEO 08 Feb 2023
Joanne, a first-generation college student; working full-time to support herself while juggling college paper deadlines, explains how all the stress finally caught up with her physically. Suffering from Epilepsy, Joanne...
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Student Stories: Daymian
VIDEO 08 Feb 2023
Daymian is a young black college student who is not only adjusting to college life, and navigating financial challenges; he is managing his Bi-polar II mental health disorder. He shares...
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Resilience in Color: Celebrating Women of Strength, Courage, and Mental Wellness
INSIGHT 12 Mar 2024
...counterparts (https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/mental-health-care-for-women-of-color-risk-factors-barriers-and-clinical-recommendations). A 2022 CDC report (https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2022/p0331-youth-mental-health-covid-19.html) that focused on the high school population during the pandemic found that adolescent girls reported greater levels of poor mental health; emotional abuse...
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Preparing for Your Appointment: Talking with Your Provider About Mental Health Medication
INSIGHT 25 Jun 2025
...and following a shared decision making model. Shared decision making recognizes that there are two experts in the room: the medical provider, and you, the patient. You are, after all,...
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Belonging for Steve Fund Back at School Message for September 2023
INSIGHT 15 Aug 2023
...(28% vs. 45%) and more likely to report that they often felt isolated on campus (46% vs. 30%). A University of Michigan survey found that one-quarter of students from underrepresented...
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News release: Steve Fund and Crisis Text Line receive grant
NEWS 11 Oct 2016
...meet the needs of young people of color and better inform communities New York – Oct. 11, 2016 – Crisis Text Line and the Steve Fund today announced the expansion...
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3rd Annual Girls and Young Women of Color Convening
EVENT 17 Apr 2024
...We aim to engage young women of color in a discussion centered on forming healthy relationships, setting healthy boundaries, and building positive and affirming relationships with loved ones and community...
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Finding Your Center through Meditative Practices
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...https://www.self.com/story/sunrise-sunset-health-benefits Childs, J.W., (2025, April 11). Stargazing Could Be Key to Your Well Being, and a Clear Sky Is All You Need to Reap the Benefits. The Weather Channel. https://weather.com/science/space/news/2025-04-11-night-sky-stargazing-mental-health-relax...
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Journaling for Change: Growing Your Relationship Skills
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...in the relationship. How well did you understand your partner’s perspective? Did you feel your perspective was heard? Action step: What’s one way you can approach the next disagreement with...
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Video: Mental Health By Design Hosted by The Steve Fund & Kaiser Permanente
VIDEO 15 Jan 2019
The Steve Fund partners with Kaiser Permeante to address the mental health needs of Community College Students and discuss how students entering college campuses may have previous stressors and trauma...
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New Steve Fund Scholarship Winners Announced
NEWS 12 Jul 2016
...fellow graduate students to practice vital competencies when seeing Latina/a clients. In addition, she is committed to international engagement and the dissemination of research across borders. She served a two-year...
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Families Healing Together - Breathwork
VIDEO 18 Aug 2023
Breathe to stay present Staying present in each moment is a powerful way to give yourself the space to balance acceptance and action. Incorporating gratitude for each breath and each...
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Finding Freedom, Resilience, and Strength in Soul Care
INSIGHT
...take action With your goals and reflections in mind, write down one or two daily actions that can bring you closer to the changes you seek. Example: To feel a...
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Life After High School: Life Pie Chart Activity
INSIGHT 03 Jan 2024
...a compass for drawing circles An eraser (just in case) Instructions Draw the Pie Chart Using a ruler or a compass, draw a large circle in the center of your...
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Focused Attention: What Helps You Stay Present?
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...April 19). Mindfulness practice for focus. Harvard Health Online. Harvard Health Publishing. https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/mindfulness-practice-for-focus Calm.com reviewed by Mosunic, C. (2023). How to use focused attention meditation to boost concentration. Calm. https://www.calm.com/blog/focused-meditation...
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Offering Support in Relationships
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...more confidently offer support to others. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjiv5Z9a70Y   Emotional support vs. problem-solving Let’s break down what emotional vs problem-solving support can look like based on the Brief COPE inventory. As...
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THE STEVE FUND'S HARRIS POLL REVEALS THE GROWING NEED FOR CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS
PRESS 01 May 2025
...U.S. The research follows a 2017 study conducted by The Harris Poll and commissioned by TSF and the Jed Foundation, to develop a critical comparative lens to understand trends, prioritize...
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Self-Care for May 2019: Seeking Work-Life Balance
INSIGHT 19 May 2019
“Happiness comes from living as you need to, as you want to. As your inner voice tells you to. Happiness comes from being who you actually are instead of who...
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Recognizing the Signs Your Young Person Needs Support in Stressful Times
INSIGHT 27 Mar 2025
...of suicide — and knowing when to take action. Depression looks different in everyone but there are common patterns Although every person is unique, certain symptoms are consistent when someone...
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Going There Part 3
VIDEO 10 Aug 2023
Dr. Gina Newsome Duncan discusses how to start and approach the conversation around community trauma with our young people
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Grounding for Growth: Cultivating resilience through change and uncertainty
VIDEO 11 Aug 2023
...to school can spark new and complex feelings for young people of color. Watch this lively discussion with youth and mental health experts discussing the needs of BIPOC students as...
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Celebrating Black Young Women and Girls as Bosses and Creatives
VIDEO 21 Jun 2022
Celebrating Black young women and girls as bosses and creatives: A community conversation on entrepreneurship and wellness
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How you can volunteer for the Steve Fund
INSIGHT 12 Jul 2017
...on mental health practitioners and organizations working to support young people of color in your community! Submit a brief paragraph via https://stevefund.org/contact-us/ highlighting local organizations, counselors, activists, or therapists committed...
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The Steve Fund Selected as an Official Charity Partner of the 2024 Boston Marathon, Presented by Bank of America
PRESS 29 Nov 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 29, 2023 MEDIA CONTACT Jessica Ortiz Rise Strategy Group 312-550-0102 jessica@risestrategygroup.com The Steve Fund Charity Team Will Fundraise for Mental Health Programs for Young People of...
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Guided Walking Meditation: Justice and Radical Acceptance
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...of your lungs. Play Audio https://stevefund.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Justice_Liberate_Meditation-Acceptance_AUDEIO.mp3 https://www.youtube.com/embed/MLQqR7WI9zY Guided Meditation: The Power of Acceptance As you begin walking in a safe area or find a comfortable seat in a place where...
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Visualization: Using Imagery to Care for the Soul
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...Calm.com reviewed by Mosunic, C. (2023). Visualization meditation: 8 exercises to add to your practice. Calm. https://www.calm.com/blog/visualization-meditation Lit, R. (2023, March 13). What happens when you meditate. Stanford Magazine. https://stanfordmag.org/contents/what-happens-when-you-meditate...
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Understanding Mental Health Medications
INSIGHT 25 Jun 2025
The brain and nervous system are made of billions of specialized nerve cells called neurons, which are connected to one another in an extremely complex and intricate network. Neurons coordinate...
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Supporting Student Belonging and Mental Health at a Time of Change
VIDEO 27 Sep 2023
...post-affirmative action landscape. Explore how student organizations, sororities, fraternities, and communities of faith can serve as protective factors in preventing isolation, enhancing positive student experiences, and fostering a shared identity....
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Men of Color for Mental Wellness: We are OUR mental health champions
EVENT 02 Jan 2024
Men of color, unite for the mental health of our communities. Join the Steve Fund and Harry’s for a gathering of Mental Health experts and advocates to explore the opportunity...
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Creativity Is a Tool for Raising and Maintaining Hope
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...Here’s a breakdown on how these creative strategies can help you to restore hope when your reserves run low. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPUlyCCtXmA 1. If you face difficulties setting and maintaining a clear...
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Excellence in Mental Health on Campus (EMHC) Initiative
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At the heart of the Excellence in Mental Health on Campus (EMHC) initiative lies a profound process of change, one that seeks to uplift the mental health and emotional well-being...
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Building Healthy Futures: Investing in our Mental Well-Being
INSIGHT 15 May 2024
...and cons. Take an inventory of your assets. Do an audit of your actions and be accountable to yourself. The comedian, Moms Mabley said, “If you always do what you...
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Ready for school? The Steve Fund offers support.
INSIGHT 14 Sep 2017
...online and on campus. For more information on these programs and services, please contact programs@stevefund.org or visit www.stevefund.org/services. Learn about the Equity in Mental Health Framework The new Equity in...
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Girl Rising! Making Mental Health a priority for Latina Girls and Young Women
VIDEO 28 Dec 2022
...Latinx community’s mental health struggles and strengths. Girls Rising! is presented by The Steve Fund (www.stevefund.org), the nation’s leading non-profit organization focused on prioritizing the mental health and emotional well-being...
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Next Steps for Parents: Supporting Your Teen Experiencing Mental Health Challenges
INSIGHT 27 Mar 2025
...health issues before they escalate. 2. Create a safe and open environment Creating a safe, nonjudgmental space for your teen to express their feelings is essential. Encourage open communication by...
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Racial Healing: Creating Space for Wellness Throughout College
VIDEO 06 Mar 2023
Transitions to college are often accompanied by race-related stress, which can impact a student’s ability to succeed. In particular, students of color can face experiences such as the imposter phenomenon,...
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College Tour Checklist for Families
INSIGHT 03 Jan 2024
...students in finding internships or job opportunities? Is there a career center or network in place? ☐ Community: How does the surrounding community engage with and treat students of color?...
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ASHA: South Asian Young Women Giving Voice to our Mental Health and Well-Being
EVENT 17 Apr 2023
...and community influences, exploring common experiences and challenges, and collectivist/community influences. Ways to address mental health from an individual, family, and community perspective will be explored and culturally responsive resources...
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Family Corner
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Healing journeys rarely happen alone. As parents, caregivers, and family members, we can give and receive support when we or someone we love struggles. Whether we listen to understand or...
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Steve Fund Senior Medical Advisor Dr. Annelle Primm Receives Award
NEWS 17 Oct 2016
...clinician at Johns Hopkins Hospital Community Psychiatry Program; an editor of the books, Disparities in Psychiatric Care and Women in Psychiatry: Personal Perspectives; and a lecturer and video producer on...
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Understanding Our Undocumented/DACAmented Experience and Adopting Coping Strategies that Can Foster Resilience
SOLUTION 01 Aug 2023
...concerns commonly experienced by undocumented immigrants. Participants will learn how to cope with stress and uncertainty by engaging in trauma-informed exercises and exploring the benefits of critical conciousness and self-compassion....
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Dismantling Imposter Phenomenon: Supporting and Uplifting the Confidence and Self-esteem of Black Young Women
SOLUTION 03 Aug 2023
In this session, we will discuss the complex impact of the imposter phenomenon. We will dive deep into the history of the imposter phenomenon as it relates to racial trauma...
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Finding Your Voice
SOLUTION 03 Aug 2023
This session offers tools to build confidence, speak up, share ideas, and offer opinions and feedback. It accentuates the role of ERGs, mentoring programs, community service, and other company resources....
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Your Story Matters, and Sharing It Does Too!
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Throughout the histories of communities of color, narratives have always held power. The sequence of creating a story about your personal journey can help you to clarify your thoughts, process...
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Taking Care of Ourselves as Parents in Uncertain Times
INSIGHT 07 Feb 2025
...uncomfortable (even terrifying) prospect. Managing Complexity: Reflection Questions How are you managing the complexity of all you are seeing and feeling as a parent or caregiver? How are you addressing...
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What’s Your Story?
INSIGHT
...learn from them? What role does community play in your self-preservation and justice efforts? Consider how collective care supports your personal and collective goals. How does your community support mental...
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A Guide to Seeking Work-Life Balance
INSIGHT 28 May 2019
...performance and greater satisfaction (3). At some point or another, most of us run the risk of letting work and school commitments take on too great a role in our...
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Setting Emotional Creativity Goals
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...strategy to help set you on the path toward managing your emotions and mental health productively. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrXMxurCZHQ Step 1. Set your emotional goal. When we’re in the middle of a...
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Supporting the Black Solidarity Conference
NEWS 12 Feb 2017
...supporting this important convening. We are now accepting applications for ideas for your campus! Please visit www.stevefund.org/ideas/ for the chance to bring an innovative program to your school. Finally, in...
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The Steve Fund Receives Grant From Newman’s Own Foundation
NEWS 08 Apr 2019
...Newman’s Own Foundation have donated over $500 million to thousands of charities around the world. Learn more about the Fund at www.stevefund.org and about its programs and services at www.stevefund.org/programs....
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Sin verguenza: Sanando One Day at a Time-Recognizing our Womynhood and Mental Health
VIDEO 16 May 2023
...coping strategies, practice positive healing skills, self-regulate, and heal from physical, emotional, and psychological stress and trauma caused explicitly by experiences within their communities, social influences, preparing for the future,...
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Mental Health and Soul Care: A Doorway to Well-Being
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...“spiritual”? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZU0Gd-Y2ktw The Science of Soul Care Research on spirituality shows that it nourishes the soul in powerful ways. Many studies report that having a healthy spiritual practice and community...
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The Steve Fund gathered experts for lunch and learn at Harvard on November 14, 2015
NEWS 25 Oct 2015
...a community psychiatrist currently serving as a Senior Psychiatrist Advisor for Urban Behavioral Associates and several other organizations in the Baltimore-Washington area. During her career, Dr. Primm has been a...
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Back in School: Supporting Your Student — And Yourself
INSIGHT 25 Oct 2024
...points in mind can help your student (and you!) make the most of your school community — and equip you with practical tips and tools to help. Regular heart-to-heart conversations...
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The Steve Fund Announces Susan L. Taylor as Symposium Keynote Speaker
NEWS 25 Sep 2019
...press release Susan L. Taylor: “I Was Dying On The Inside” | via BlackDoctor.org   ABOUT KEYNOTE SPEAKER Susan L. Taylor, best-selling author of four books, and editor of eight...
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Supporting Students as Parents: Mental Health Matters
EVENT 06 Sep 2023
Students of color who are also parents make up a sizable portion of the student body of community colleges. They also face a unique set of challenges and stressors that...
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Depression Insights: Shaking Off the Shadows
COURSE 01 Nov 2023
Approximately 9.5% of all American adults have some form of depression. Often it goes undiagnosed, especially in the BIPOC community. Explore the symptoms and risk factors to better understand your...
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Navigating Schizophrenia: From Symptom to Treatment
COURSE 01 Nov 2023
Journey into the complex landscape of schizophrenia in this micro unit, where you’ll identify its hallmark symptoms, recognize related disorders, and review treatment options. Equip yourself with practical self-help strategies...
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Bipolar Basics: Exploring the Spectrum
COURSE 01 Nov 2023
Explore the complex world of Bipolar Disorder in this micro unit. Discover its hallmark symptoms, learn about effective treatment options, and uncover valuable mental health resources to support yourself or...
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Finding a Right-Fit Therapist
INSIGHT 28 May 2025
...needs, don’t give up. The right therapist for you is out there. Trust that your comfort, growth, and healing are worth the effort to keep looking. As you look for...
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Supporting Students as Parents: Strategies for Success
EVENT 27 Sep 2023
Students of color who are also parents make up a sizable portion of the student body of community colleges. They also face a unique set of challenges and stressors that...
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Navigating Depression: A Guide for Young People of Color
INSIGHT 06 Nov 2023
...therapists who understand your unique experiences. Community Organizations: Many community-based organizations offer mental health support, including group therapy and workshops, often tailored to the needs of people of color. Hotlines:...
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Guide for Parents: Helping Your Teen Balance Academics and Their Mental Health
INSIGHT 25 Oct 2024
...face a variety of pressures, including high academic standards, the influence of social media, and possible competition with peers. These pressures can lead to stress, anxiety, or even depression, which...
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All About Medications: What You Need to Know
INSIGHT 25 Jun 2025
...allow a person to function at their best. The importance of mental health is acknowledged more today than in the past. Mental health has become a common subject in our...
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Finding the right mental health professional​
INSIGHT 11 Aug 2023
...a list of needs vs. wants Common goals include dealing with stress, trauma, and/or grief, exploring a mental health condition you have or think you might have, and/or seeking help...
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A statement by the Steve Fund regarding the the repeal of DACA
PRESS 06 Sep 2017
...to the mental health and emotional well-being of young people of color, the Steve Fund is extremely concerned about the impact of repealing the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)...
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month
INSIGHT 01 May 2017
...as a key component of its strategy towards addressing the unmet mental health needs of this population. The Steve Fund is now actively recruiting a group of young people of...
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3 Tips to Overcome Anxiety & Spring Forward
INSIGHT 08 Apr 2019
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Be brave.—Lao Tzu Beginning a new venture—whether it’s heading back to school or beginning a new career—often comes with...
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Self-Care for January 2019: Back to School
INSIGHT 17 Jan 2019
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Be brave. —Lao Tzu Heading back to school—whether it’s back to campus or back in the classroom—often comes with...
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Men of Color for AAPI & Mental Health Awareness Month
EVENT 06 May 2024
Join the Steve Fund for a gathering of Mental Health advocates to explore collaborative advocacy this Mental Health Awareness Month and beyond. It’s also AAPI Heritage Month. Come and lend...
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Unleashing Your Creativity to Restore and Maintain Balance
INSIGHT
Your creativity isn’t just a way to express yourself — it’s a powerful tool for changing your relationship with self, others, and your community. Sometimes justice can feel elusive, especially...
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You're invited: Young, Gifted & Well 2019 at Harvard University
EVENT 08 Apr 2019
...leading researchers, practitioners, administrators, faculty and students who will come together to understand mental and emotional health experiences of young people of color within Harvard University. This community event is...
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The Steve Fund’s Impact Experience Event Recap
NEWS 28 Oct 2019
...entrepreneurs, artists, and local leaders to co-create solutions with marginalized communities. By invitation, Impact Experience partners with communities on an even playing field to generate trust, enhance strategy, and drive...
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Types of Therapy
INSIGHT 28 May 2025
...health conditions with medication as well as psychotherapy Psychiatric nurse practitioners, who are advanced practice nurses with specialized mental health training Common forms of psychotherapy include: ACT (Acceptance and Commitment...
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Anti-Asian Hate & the Mental Health Crisis on College Campuses
VIDEO 18 Apr 2023
As anti-Asian hate crimes continue to surge in the US, higher education institutions are uniquely positioned to provide support for Asian American/Pacific Islander (AAPI) students, and become spaces for AAPI...
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Outside In
VIDEO 10 Aug 2023
15 year old, Kendellyn Duncan, articulates the emotional impact that recent gun violence has had on her generation and pleas for adults to make the necessary changes....
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Going There Part 1 & 2
VIDEO 10 Aug 2023
Dr. Gina Newsome Duncan explores confronting our own emotions before we can support the young people in our lives and provides helpful tips for going there.
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Resilience by Sofia
VIDEO 11 Aug 2023
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Armor of Resilience by Anoushka
VIDEO 11 Aug 2023
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I Am Resilient by Emma
VIDEO 11 Aug 2023
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Benjamin Perez
VIDEO 11 Aug 2023
“Know that you are important. We are not machines, we are people and we have feelings, so always focus on you. Focus on your mental health, focus on your self...
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Jared Keller
VIDEO 11 Aug 2023
“I was 15 or 16 when I started to struggle with depression. But because my family didn’t talk about it at that time, I didn’t even know that’s what it...
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David Wasicki
VIDEO 11 Aug 2023
“I dealt with bouts of depression for years. I still do today, but thankfully it’s under control because I found ways to grapple with it. I started by seeking a...
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Chuck Nice
VIDEO 11 Aug 2023
“If you’re struggling with something that is mental health-related, don’t struggle alone. Reach out to somebody. Find professional help. You may end up being a happy, smiling person who doesn’t...
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Abraham Sculley
VIDEO 11 Aug 2023
“You can pray and work for your mental health. In addition to my spiritual practice, I can also journal, go to counseling, challenge negative thoughts… and in doing this it...
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Bobby Spears, Jr.
VIDEO 11 Aug 2023
“Maybe it’s being a man, more specifically a black man, I thought I was supposed to just struggle through on my own but trust me that’s not the way. Seeking...
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Kevin Berthia
VIDEO 11 Aug 2023
“After years of lying about who I was and not dealing with my issues and 22 suicide attempts, I finally got help and realized that you can’t deal with yesterday’s...
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Solomon Thomas
VIDEO 11 Aug 2023
“I learned anger is okay. Sadness is okay. That it’s okay not to be okay. You don’t have to feel good all the time. I learned all this through therapy....
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Alduan Tartt
VIDEO 11 Aug 2023
“We think controlling our emotions is keeping it in…but actually that’s the toxic thing for us to do. It’s better to let it out. Remember what you talk about you...
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Cam F. Awesome
VIDEO 11 Aug 2023
“For me anxiety began to be a major issue in middle school. I didn’t know what anxiety was but I remember feeling overwhelmed in crowded areas… Then I got help....
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Alfred Coles, Jr.
VIDEO 11 Aug 2023
“Know that we’re all going through struggles and there is power in vulnerability so don’t be afraid to seek the help you need.”
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Girls Rising Event: Self-Care for AAPI Girls and Young Women
VIDEO 06 Feb 2023
In honor of Lunar New Year, this session had participants explore the different factors that impact the mental health of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) girls, young women, and nonbinary...
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#STRENGTHinSHARING Anuj Gandhi
VIDEO 03 Jun 2025
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#STRENGTHinSHARING Raheem Fitzgerald
VIDEO 06 Jun 2025
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#STRENGTHinSHARING Jared Keller
VIDEO 06 Jun 2025
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#STRENGTHinSHARING Dr Francois Williams
VIDEO 06 Jun 2025
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#STRENGTHinSHARING D'Angelo Senat
VIDEO 06 Jun 2025
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#STRENGTHinSHARING Brandon Holdman
VIDEO 06 Jun 2025
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#STRENGTHinSHARING Kevin Patel
VIDEO 06 Jun 2025
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#STRENGTHinSHARING Sema'j Stubbins
VIDEO 06 Jun 2025
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#STRENGTHinSHARING Jason Teeters
VIDEO 06 Jun 2025
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#STRENGTHinSHARING Mike Sagun
VIDEO 06 Jun 2025
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The Steve Fund Awarded $600K Grant by the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation to Expand Programs Addressing The Mental Health of Young People of Color
NEWS 17 May 2023
...8th grade through graduate school, along with comprehensive educational advising and other support services. The Foundation has also provided $125 million in grants to organizations that serve such students. www.jkcf.org...
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Finding Balance through Creative Writing
INSIGHT
...you, and why being fair with yourself and others makes a difference to your well-being. Grab a notebook, phone, or computer and let’s get started. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Op3hVMAWigo 5 Steps to Write...
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Blog post: Crisis Text Line and the Steve Fund partner up
NEWS 11 Oct 2016
...only free, nationwide, 24/7 text line for people in crisis. Together, it’s a perfect match. The Steve Fund and Crisis Text Line bring complementary services and expertise to help the...
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Reflections on Expectations
INSIGHT 10 Feb 2021
...societal expectations on a society-based timeline. This timeline can be extremely detrimental to our own well-being when we don’t appear to be at the same stage of life in comparison...
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Steve Fund welcomes two new Youth Advisory Board members
NEWS 24 Oct 2016
...how mental health issues relate to the African communities. She has seen how issues surrounding mental health are often a taboo topic in African communities. She hopes to learn more...
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What is Anxiety?
INSIGHT 16 Aug 2023
What is Anxiety? Intense, excessive, and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations. Fast heart rate, rapid breathing, sweating, and tiredness may occur. Common Causes Anxiety can be normal in...
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July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
NEWS 17 Jun 2016
...and not acted upon. But we are taking action. The Steve Fund recently has: Launched the first of its kind online Knowledge Center with expert information on the mental health...
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Oct 2-10 is Mental Health Awareness Week
INSIGHT 04 Oct 2016
...understood and not acted upon. But we are taking action. The Steve Fund recently has: Launched the first of its kind online Knowledge Center with expert information on the mental...
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In crisis? Text STEVE to 741741 for support.
NEWS 07 Jul 2016
...counselor 24/7. ​ The Fund views text messaging as a key component of its strategy towards addressing the unmet mental health needs of college and university students of color.​ Through...
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A special message from the Steve Fund
INSIGHT 09 Nov 2017
...student of color. While all college students face a variety of challenges including social, emotional, financial, and academic pressures, students of color often experience additional sources of psychological distress compared...
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Steve Fund announced as a 2019 Twilio.org Impact Grant Fund Recipient
NEWS 17 Dec 2019
...YPoC@7Cups (“Young People of Color @ 7Cups) is available on the 7 Cups platform for students of color seeking emotional support and volunteers who wish to provide such support. https://www.7cups.com/home/poc/...
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Finding Unconditional Trust and the Freedom to Grow
INSIGHT
...or never having enough time to do the things I authentically enjoyed, a myriad of circumstances weighed me down. Looking back, I was far from my full potential. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIo5sgMZn1E After...
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Gentle January: Supporting Our Mental Health Journey in 2023 One Step At A Time
INSIGHT 13 Feb 2023
...of us can unpack 2022 at our own pace, re-examining what happened and reconsidering the implications going forward for young people of color and our families, educational institutions, and communities....
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Self-Care for March 2019: Overcoming Fear of Rejection
INSIGHT 17 Mar 2019
...sexism is compounded by racism and xenophobia in everyday life which can further contribute to psychological distress. The impostor phenomenon which describes an internal experience of feeling like a fraud...
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The Steve Fund Supports CBC Task Force on Black Youth Suicide and Mental Health
INSIGHT 10 May 2019
...youth and related racial disparities. Ultimately, the group will contribute to the development of a report by the end of 2019 that will identify actionable steps and solutions for the...
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Self-Care for June: Tips To Take You From Feeling Overwhelmed To Empowered
INSIGHT 18 Jun 2019
...countless others–to fight for equal rights. We also recognize that many LGBTQ people are still struggling for their civic freedoms and fair treatment. One common and shared experience by LGBTQ...
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Meeting Social Anxiety with Gratitude​
INSIGHT 27 Nov 2019
...awareness, when one might worry about being judged or called out. For young people of color, social anxiety can also come from the anticipation of everyday racism and discrimination, in...
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The Steve Fund and the University of Texas at Austin Host Young, Gifted, & @ Risk 2018
EVENT 14 Nov 2018
...hosting the 5th Annual Young, Gifted & @ Risk conference, which will bring together nearly 450 behavioral health providers, students, higher education officials, community members and families to address the...
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THE STEVE FUND HOSTS IMPORTANT SYMPOSIUM ON SUPPORTING YOUNG PEOPLE OF COLOR: THE ROLE OF RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY IN MENTAL HEALTH
NEWS 19 Sep 2019
...and spiritual engagement compared to whites, including among college-age youth. THE STEVE FUND will hold a symposium dedicated to The Role of Religion and Spirituality in Mental Health: Challenges and...
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Adapting and Innovating to Promote Mental Health and Emotional Well-Being of Young People of Color: COVID-19 and Beyond
REPORT 14 Feb 2023
...communities more vulnerable to the disease. The Steve Fund, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the mental and emotional well-being of students of color, created a Crisis Response Task Force...
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Taking Care of Y(our)selves: Emotional Well-Being in the Transition to College
SOLUTION 06 Feb 2023
...and emotional well-being. Students will learn a holistic approach to understanding their health and well-being. Students will be able to identify their stressors and explore individual, campus, and community resources...
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Statement of The Steve Fund in Response to Recent Gun Violence
PRESS 06 Aug 2019
...shootings that appear to have targeted communities of color. The gun violence perpetrated by a lone shooter in El Paso, Texas, is being regarded as a hate crime directed at...
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Call for Proposals: Pop-Up Research & Scholarship Grants
NEWS 21 Jan 2020
...in education and society. We welcome proposals that focus on the topic of mental health among marginalized communities. There has been an increase in prevalence of mental health issues among...
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Understanding Mental Health Resources
SOLUTION 01 Aug 2023
In this session, employees learn about the company’s mental health and DEIB resources and techniques to ask for help....
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Self-Care Strategies for Analysts & Interns
SOLUTION 01 Aug 2023
This session focuses on environmental challenges that are common for young people of color, including stress and anxiety, non-belonging, discrimination and racial trauma....
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Mindful Resilience
SOLUTION 03 Aug 2023
This session supports young people of color in coping with stress and anxiety, non-belonging, discrimination, and racial trauma by leveraging the benefits of rest and self compassion....
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Interventions to Building Inclusive College Campuses to Promote Mental Health
VIDEO 14 Sep 2023
Now more than ever, there is a need to focus on campus culture, practices, resources, and programs that foster inclusive and supportive environments for all members of the college community....
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Keynote Speaking
SOLUTION 04 Nov 2023
Our consultants are racially and culturally diverse national experts in the fields of psychology; psychiatry; diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging; communications; research; and college counseling. Book one for your next...
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Fighting Finals Fatigue Faculty Resource Guide
REPORT 18 Dec 2023
As the holidays approach and finals season comes to an end, it is important that faculty and staff take time to unwind and recharge as they navigate this demanding period....
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A Coloring Meditation on Building Healthy Relationships
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...better able to care for people you value, and cultivate hope, resilience, and a commitment to thriving in all areas of life — at school, work, and beyond. As you...
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Reflecting on the Past, Planning for the Future: A Coloring Meditation
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As you color the graphic below, let your mind recall stories you’ve heard about the march toward justice in your community. What insights can you gather about the qualities, attitudes,...
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Honoring Your Heritage — and Your Emotional Well-Being
INSIGHT 13 Mar 2025
...in the form of racism, sexism, classism and homophobia through her writing and activism. How do you celebrate your cultural pride and the power of your community? We can leverage...
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Five Considerations When You’re Feeling Down About Meeting Life “Milestones”
INSIGHT 10 Feb 2021
...if you’re burnt out, you are not your best and whatever comes in front of you will not be its best.” -Dr. Michael Fu On sabbaticals/gap years… “[A sabbatical] doesn’t...
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The Crystal Metaphor
INSIGHT 13 Feb 2021
...makeup. Similarly, you can gain the impression from afar that certain people have everything together; they’re just shining.   But you don’t really know their complete story or, what’s going...
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Steve Fund Team Chosen by Tumblr in Quilt Project to Support Student of Color Mental Health
NEWS 17 Oct 2016
...PostItForward.tumblr.com/QuiltSubmissions to be included in a quilt installation that will be on display in New York City and online at PostItForward.tumblr.com/MentalHealthQuilt. Tumbr provides templates and detailed instructions to make the...
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Destigmatize mental health by joining the #howareyoureallychallenge
NEWS 15 May 2020
...against mental health conditions. It is important, now more than ever, that we come together to promote acceptance and inspire hope. Together, and only together, we can make a difference...
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Scholarships for mental health research of college students of color
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Overview The goal of The Stephen C. Rose Legacy Scholarships is to promote the emotional well-being and mental health of youth in ethnically diverse communities. By supporting competitive scholarships for...
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Interventions to Building Inclusive College Campuses
EVENT 14 Aug 2023
How should higher education institutions build structures and implement policies and practices that promote the mental health of students, faculty, and staff, particularly those from communities of color in light...
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Black History Month: Mental Health Challenges and Opportunities for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
NEWS 23 Feb 2023
...education to bomb threats at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs), distressing and longstanding disparities faced by the African American community are on display –...
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Having Conversations About Mental Health: How to Talk to Your Family about Mental Health
INSIGHT 03 Jan 2024
...someone you trust and feel comfortable with to talk about your mental health. Decide on a private and comfortable space to have the conversation where you won’t be interrupted. Plan...
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Promoting Mental Health Equity in a Polarizing Political Climate
EVENT 16 Apr 2024
...the field will discuss the different approaches in which you can: Support traditionally marginalized and underrepresented student populations Advocate for systemic changes on your campus Build more comprehensive mental health...
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Overcoming Relationship Stress with Creativity
INSIGHT
...you explore creativity in your relationships, consider these three areas where you can use your creativity in your relationships — and maybe in artistic expression: Recognizing and communicating stress: How...
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What Do You Need From Family?
INSIGHT 13 Feb 2021
...the day, you have to do what is right for you to make sure there’s a better version of you that comes out of this.” “A person who has committed...
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The Steve Fund sponsored a presentation on the history of mental health services and policies for African Americans at Yale University on Feb 12, 2016
NEWS 20 Jan 2016
...in 1971. He is a former Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Mental Health and served from 1990 to 1994 and was director of community mental health services from 1971-1975....
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August is Diversity Awareness Month
INSIGHT 01 Aug 2016
...emotional well-being and mental health of youth in ethnically diverse communities. By supporting competitive scholarships for research on the mental health challenges facing college students of color from a variety...
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Handling Stress and Anxiety in College
INSIGHT 07 Feb 2019
...themselves and life in general. Mindfulness techniques can be used anytime, anywhere. Visit mindfulnessforteens.com to learn how to develop mindfulness strategies that can benefit your life. Many students coming from...
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Wellness in Color & Reflections from Students
INSIGHT 16 Jan 2020
...but when you are a student of color, this journey comes with its own set of complex issues. The Young, Gifted, @ Risk & Resilient pre-conference, called Wellness in Color,...
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Self-Care Blog: Adapting to New Beginnings in the New Year
INSIGHT 31 Jan 2020
...Steve Fund is here for you. I hope these tips will help you manage some of the common thoughts and feelings we all have when it comes to navigating change...
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The Measure of a Man If Mental Health Mattered More
INSIGHT 27 Jun 2024
As a community-oriented psychiatrist, making mental health matter more in communities is something I am extraordinarily passionate and often ideating about. I was today year’s old when I found out...
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A statement by the Steve Fund regarding the recent hate crime at AU
PRESS 06 May 2017
...Chance at Mental Health Framework will be released in 2017. To sign up for updates about this Framework, please visit http://www.equalchanceatmentalhealth.org/ With people of color forming the majority of Americans...
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Expressive Writing: A Self-Love Booster
INSIGHT
...support your mental health and emotional well-being. Expressive writing tips: Choose a semi-private and distraction-free setting. Write for at least 20 minutes for at least three days per week. Go...
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Workforce Transitions Initiative
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Young people from communities of color have been disproportionately impacted by multiple traumas of the global pandemic, economic impacts, and racial injustice. As corporations recruit and strive to retain young...
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Collaboration with Sponsors for Educational Opportunity
NEWS 23 Jun 2016
...of having students access resources on campus/in their communities Engagement to include a self-assessment around how students view their own state of mental health, what are positive/negative factors affecting it,...
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UNAPOLOGETICALLY FREE: Student Mental Health Conference
EVENT 12 Jun 2023
Facilitators: The Steve Fund and the United Negro College Fund For Students, Faculty & Staff...
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New Webinar Series
NEWS 30 Mar 2016
...Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity. As we focus on aspects of mental health and well-being, each speaker will discuss topics ranging from the unique pressures and challenges faced by...
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Launched: Steve Fund Youth Advisory Board
NEWS 14 Jun 2016
...emotional well-being and help young people of color access resources on college and university campuses and within their respective communities. They advise on all Steve Fund efforts; help maximize the...
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Webinar: What to do? Parental Support for College Students in Distress.
INSIGHT 29 Aug 2016
...Following the live webinars, access to view the recorded content will be available at the Steve Fund’s Knowledge Center on www.stevefund.org. 2nd Webinar: Thursday, October 27, 2016 12:30 PM –...
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Webinar: Home for the holidays - Supporting your student
EVENT 14 Nov 2016
...available at the Steve Fund’s Knowledge Center on www.stevefund.org 3rd Webinar: Thursday, December 1, 2016 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM EDT Home for the holidays: Supporting your student through transitions...
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A statement by the Steve Fund regarding the events in Charlottesville
PRESS 14 Aug 2017
...nation. The situation is made worse by the fact that students of color are underserved compared to white students for their mental health concerns, as evidenced in a 2016 Harris...
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Maintaining Mental Health During the Coronavirus Pandemic
INSIGHT 13 Mar 2020
...people can wash their hands frequently, refrain from touching their faces, avoid contact with sick people, and stay away from large gatherings to reduce their risk. Community leaders are quarantining...
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Build Your Hope Network
INSIGHT
...So grab a notebook or open a document, and let’s get started! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUunCG_7HO8 1. Reflect on Your Support System Take a moment to think about the people in your life...
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Higher Education Consulting Services
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In today’s rapidly changing campus environments, higher education leaders, other professionals, and students need engagements tailored to their unique experiences. The Steve Fund’s customized offerings help our clients improve the...
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Reflections on Taking a Gap Year
INSIGHT 13 Feb 2021
Ever since we’ve had the conversation about gap years, I had been thinking about whether or not I should (more like could) take one. The idea of gap years is...
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The Challenge of Moving on from College for the Young Person of Color
INSIGHT 20 Jul 2017
...a positive experience or not, eventually became some semblance of a home. We found pockets of comfort and security, whether that be in the arms of friends, in the classroom,...
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Transitioning to College
VIDEO 18 Sep 2019
...experiences of being a first generation college student, not feeling seen on their campus, inability to find relatable members of their community, experiences of micro-agressions and financial stressors which in...
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Anxiety in Focus: Gaining Clarity
COURSE 01 Nov 2023
Despite affecting an estimated 33% of Americans, anxiety remains a rarely discussed topic. Dive into the symptoms and risk factors that contribute to anxiety, and discover ways to support both...
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New Resource from the Steve Fund: My Happy Place Journal
INSIGHT 08 Jan 2025
Life can be stressful. If we don’t process them, feelings like sadness and worry can take a toll on our mental health. The My Happy Place Journal is a new...
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Guided Conversation for Parents Checking In with Their Teen’s Therapist
INSIGHT 13 Mar 2025
...for regular updates with the therapist to keep informed of your teen’s progress and to continue showing your support. 5. Maintain Open Communication with Your Teen Encourage Openness: Let your...
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Discovering My Spiritual Identity: A Journey of Connection
INSIGHT
...compassion. When I stay grounded in my beliefs and practices, I remember that everyone is navigating life in their own way, with their own joys, wounds, and questions. This awareness...
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Top Three Takeaways on Mentorships
INSIGHT 10 Feb 2021
...deal with imposter syndrome. Combine that with some anxiety, and this creates a synergistic self-doubt cycle. I often faced many situations where there was fear in reaching out and networking...
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The Steve Fund partners with Jed Foundation
NEWS 19 Jun 2015
...Partnership for Mental Health of Students of Color.” This Joint Program aims to develop a comprehensive set of recommendations that will guide college staff members, students, and families through the...
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Self-Care for April 2019: Empowering Yourself Out Of Loneliness
INSIGHT 17 Apr 2019
“The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.” — Alice Walker April marks the beginning of spring in the northern hemisphere. Temperatures...
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The Steve Fund at 2019 CPN Summit June 10-12 in Nashville
EVENT 21 May 2019
...for this three-day gathering of higher education professionals to learn, share, and explore strategies for enhancing prevention and compliance efforts at their institutions. Date: June 10-12, 2019 Location: Renaissance Nashville...
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What’s Behind the Rise in Self-Reported Suicide Attempts among Black Teens?
INSIGHT 19 Nov 2019
...population. Too many schools in under-resourced communities of color have too few service providers to care for students. Our children deserve better. About Michael Lindsey Dr. Lindsey is a child...
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For Young Women of Color: Balancing High Expectations with Self-Care
INSIGHT 23 Mar 2020
...of color are no exception. In this moment, with the COVID-19 pandemic gripping the nation and the world, women will carry a heavy burden performing caregiving roles, as they commonly...
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[Video Toolkit] Supporting the Well-Being of Students of Color
INSIGHT 11 Jun 2020
...in higher education, who are disproportionately likely to come from low-income communities and/or immigrant backgrounds, and have inadequate access to healthcare. The University of Michigan and The Steve Fund partnered...
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You're Invited! Mental Health Month Twitter Chat
EVENT 17 May 2019
...health. Humor, spirituality, recreation, animal companionship, and work-life balance are important for everyone, but may be of special importance to people also living with chronic health conditions and those who...
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Building Capacity Beyond Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
INSIGHT 20 Oct 2023
...such as collaboration, community, values-driven, innovation, resourceful, and longevity. When thinking about how to support better inclusion of all students on campuses, we must examine deeply and intentionally our existing...
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Grounding Exercises to Lower Stress & Anxiety
INSIGHT 03 Jan 2024
...Visualize a peaceful scene in vivid detail, engaging all senses. Mindful Walking Benefit: Combines physical activity with mindfulness to clear the mind. When to Use: When feeling restless or agitated....
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Guided Conversation for Parents: Addressing a Racially Charged Encounter
INSIGHT 03 Jan 2024
...need to have all the answers; being present and listening is powerful. Starting the Conversation Find a quiet, comfortable space where you won’t be interrupted. Ensure it’s a good time...
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Seeing a Therapist: Why Getting the Support You Need Matters
INSIGHT 28 May 2025
...now working on improving her ability to communicate her need for help, recognize that asking for help is not weakness, and accept that it is okay to say no. By...
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Caring for the Caregiver
EVENT 02 Jul 2025
Description: This healing-centered session explores how caregivers can continue to show up for their young people and communities without sacrificing their own emotional well-being. Through reflection, discussion, and practical tools,...
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It is National Suicide Prevention Week
INSIGHT 05 Sep 2016
...population-specific factors influencing mental health are too poorly understood and not acted upon. But we are taking action. The Steve Fund recently has: Launched the first of its kind online...
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September is National Suicide Prevention Month.
INSIGHT 25 Sep 2017
Take Action! September is National Suicide Prevention Month September is National Suicide Prevention Month. The Steve Fund makes it easy for institutions and individuals to get involved in supporting the...
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September is National Suicide Prevention Month.
INSIGHT 09 Nov 2017
Take Action! September is National Suicide Prevention Month September is National Suicide Prevention Month. The Steve Fund makes it easy for institutions and individuals to get involved in supporting the...
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Warning Signs: What to look for in the young person in your life
INSIGHT 18 Aug 2023
...support, consider these signs and signals — and take action for them and your family. 1 Social Withdrawal Are they spending excessive time alone and missing school and social events?...
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Meditating on Creativity for Hope and Healing
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...support of your dreams. Use this quiet time to consider new goals, map a few paths toward them, and take action. Download a PDF of this exercise to get started....
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Mindful Justice Coloring Meditation: What Does Balance Look Like for Me?
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...empower yourself to take action to promote justice with mental health and well-being at the center of each choice you make. Download a PDF of this exercise to get started....
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Workshops & Seminars
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...in length and equip participants with knowledge and skills to prioritize their mental health and provide support through community building, resources, and shifting culture. Download our Workshops and Seminars brochure....
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Advocacy and Allyship
INSIGHT 13 Feb 2021
“An ally listens with the intention of understanding what the community is talking about and, also stands with you not only during your good times, but also during the difficult...
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Occupational Well-Being
INSIGHT 13 Nov 2021
...think of this episode? Please leave your questions, comments, and tips below -Jay *** References and other material discussed in the podcast: Hall, J.C., Everett, J.E., & Hamilton-Mason, J. (2012)....
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Our History, Our Future Black History Month 2023
INSIGHT 20 Mar 2023
...ourselves, for our communities, and for a shared, equitable, sustainable future. Find resources to support your journey Youth Healing Space Young Women & Girls of Color Family Corner SpeakOnIt! Podcast...
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How Mental-Health Care Entered the Debate Over Racial Inequality (Chronicle of Higher Education, 11/19/15)
NEWS 19 Nov 2015
...mental health of students of color in the context of the debate over racial inequality. The writer quotes Steve Fund president Evan Rose. Read the complete article here (subscription required)....
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News article: A Counselor Who Looks Like You (Inside Higher Ed, 3/3/2016)
NEWS 06 Mar 2016
Inside Higher Ed’s Jake News reports on the common demand of minority student protests to have more minority counselors in a range of student service departments. The article quotes the...
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News article: Promoting the Mental Health Needs of College Students of Color (Black Enterprise Magazine, May 2016)
NEWS 25 May 2016
...Magazine reports on the Steve Fund’s activities. The article includes statements from the Fund’s Scientific Advisor Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble, and from the organization’s president, Evan Rose. Read the complete article....
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3rd Annual Young, Gifted & @Risk Conference
NEWS 05 Oct 2016
...and community members to build knowledge, promote dialogue, and advance practice in addressing the mental and emotional health needs of young people of color. Download the conference description and agenda...
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The Power of Self Care - April 2018
INSIGHT 20 Apr 2018
...is a great opportunity to renew our commitment to that discipline. Across the Steve Fund’s work with students, staff & faculty, and parents & families across the country, many students...
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Join Us at the Campus Prevention Network Summit June 6-8 in New Orleans
EVENT 07 May 2018
...in Mental Health Framework and discuss how it works to improve the mental health of students of color. REGISTER HERE: https://annual.cpnsummit.com/2018/register/ As a Summit Partner in Thought Leadership, we are...
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Statement regarding recent incidents of racial profiling on college campuses
PRESS 13 Jun 2018
...Yale University, a black graduate student fell asleep in her dorm’s common area and a white student called the police on her, because the white student believed she had no...
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Self-Care Blog: Raising Awareness about Suicide Prevention
INSIGHT 17 Sep 2019
...need. On behalf of everyone at The Steve Fund, I invite you to commemorate Suicide Prevention Month with us by taking the time to listen. You never know when someone...
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Task Force Studies Black Youth Suicide
INSIGHT 15 Oct 2019
...key component of its strategy towards addressing the unmet mental health needs of college and university students of color.​ Through its partnership with the Crisis Text Line, the Fund promotes...
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Where Do We Find Hope?
INSIGHT 09 May 2024
...racism, sexism and homophobia and the lingering effects of the pandemic. And there is HOPE. Where do we find hope? In our communities, with our peers, with our families of...
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Embrace Hope and Healing through Creativity
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...way to manage your emotional responses to challenges in healthy, culturally relevant ways. Artistry can also communicate how much we understand new concepts or skills. Here are eight creative ideas...
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TSF Report on the analysis of the HBCU Mental Health Survey
REPORT 18 Mar 2025
...interventions customized for the HBCU community to prioritize mental health. To better understand and address the mental health challenges faced by students, it’s important to look at the broader environment....
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Staying With the Story: On Identity, Mental Health, and the Words That Carry Us
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...fear of burdening others with too much feeling. At the time, that letter didn’t fix everything. But in rereading it years later, I saw myself with a little more compassion....
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Holding Space: Supporting Your Family Through Challenging Times
EVENT 02 Jul 2025
...stress and trauma in young people’s behavior and emotional responses Discuss trauma-informed approaches to foster safety, stability, and emotional regulation Practice strategies for co-regulation and supportive communication during challenging moments...
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