Category Archives: Focus newsletter
Focus 47: The Challenge of Higher Education for Mental Health Consumers—A First Hand Perspective
The benefits of educational attainment are clear and widely recognized. People with better educations have access to better jobs, and earn more over the course of their lives. They also develop careers, and benefit from the sense of purpose and … Continue reading
Focus 46: Passing the Torch: Sustainability and Leadership Transition
One of the greatest challenges that any small nonprofit can face is maintaining its focus and momentum through times of change. The grassroots consumer mental health organizations that house the voice of so many people with lived experience often come … Continue reading
Focus 45: Finding the Right Fit: What to Look For in a College or University
The demand for mental health services is at an all-time high, and colleges and universities are struggling to meet the need for support and counseling among their student bodies. The end result is a crisis not just among the students, … Continue reading
Supported Education: Examining the Evidence
Supported education is a simple idea that makes intuitive sense. Getting a college degree can be extremely beneficial, both personally and professionally. Higher education allows people the chance to explore their interests and fulfill their dreams, while also markedly improving … Continue reading
A Focus on Postvention: How Colleges and Universities Can React to Suicide Clusters
In the latest Focus newsletter, CAFE TAC examines the phenomenon of “suicide clusters” on college and university communities, and how they might be prevented. Students in higher education face a myriad of challenges and threats to their emotional wellness. That’s … Continue reading
