Forbes January 27, 2025
A 2024 report on Forbes.com stated that one of the challenges that college mental health will likely face in 2025 is the impact of divisive political conflicts within our nation. An example of this challenge is the recent tendency of state legislators to pass diversity, equity, and inclusion bans. As reported by Inside Higher Ed, during the first month of 2025, federal executive orders on DEI bans have sent a chilling effect throughout higher education. In response to this challenge, associations such as the Association for University and College Counseling Center Directors (which I serve as an executive board member) have argued that laws related to DEI bans should include language stating that these bans do not impact clinical services...