To serve as the leading organization for advancing the health of college students and campus communities by advocating for, educating about, and researching college health and well-being. The American College Health Association (ACHA) commits to diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and accessibility (DEIJA), supports healthy campus environments, shares knowledge across disciplines, and focuses on holistic, data-driven health and well-being approaches.
The Weiss Writing Prize aims to improve the quality of mental health care for college students by supporting the development of creative initiatives that enhance mental health service delivery. Established with support from the Stephan D. Weiss, PhD Mental Health Fund for Higher Education, the prize rewards the lead author of a pivotal publication in college mental health. Eligible for American College Health Association members, the winning entry should detail a successful student retention program aimed at students with mental health issues, offering innovative solutions potentially adaptable across various campuses.
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