Florida budget supports USF cybersecurity, PTSD and veteran initiatives
USF was awarded over $130 million after Gov. Ron DeSantis approved the state fiscal year 2024-25 budget on Wednesday. President Rhea Law said the funding...
Destigmatizing mental health problems for college athletes
USF offers its student athletes in-house mental health services. Dr. Lee Dorpfeld helps student athletes with a variety of problems that include balancing school, work...
U.S. K-12 schools should overhaul mental health programs
The U.S. school system needs to prioritize the mental health needs of its students, or children with psychological disorders will continue to fall through the...
With mental health issues on the rise, Florida universities look for answers
It’s not unusual for college students to feel the weight of school, work and their personal lives bearing down on their shoulders. But when the...
EDITORIAL: Funding needed to combat students’ mental health issues
Lack of funding has made combating mental health issues difficult for universities. ORACLE PHOTO/JACKIE BENITEZ Over the past few years, there has been a surge...