The fund of the united black school (Uncle) has done a study on well -being and mental health of black students on campus. They found that they are better in historically black colleges and universities, as well as in the predominantly black institutions. Entitled “Flouringing: By strengthening the mental health of students in Hbcus and PBIS”, report It included 2,504 students of 16 HBCU and two PBI in 2022-23 and 2023-24.
Black students reported better well -being and mental health in Hbcus and PBIS
HBCU students denounced the flourishing mental health, a sense of belonging, a lower anxiety and a substance consumption, a greater institutional confidence, as well as being more open about emotions. About 83% of HBCU students said they are part of the campus community as opposed to 72% for PWIS black students.
“My HBCU cultivates a strong sense of identity and culture of achievement,” a student said in a listening session, according to the study and as reported University business.
About 45% of HBCU students also reported “Florent” mental health, unlike 38% of PWIS black students.
“This research confirms what we have long understood about the single HBCU power to feed not only academic achievements, but also holistic well -being among HBCU students,” said UNCF CEO and President Michael L. Lomax, according to the report. “Even with less resources than our peers, these institutions create environments where students are stated and celebrated, fostering significant mental resilience despite significant socioeconomic challenges.”
HBCU students still experience mental health challenges
Students attending HBCU still reported their experience with mental health challenges. Despite reporting lower anxiety rates, substance use disorders and eating disorders than the national average. Finance was found to affect their mental health, and 51% felt that their financial situation is “always” or “often” stressful.
More than half said there is still a stigma attached to mental health treatment. About 54% of HBCU students with mental health challenges said they did not receive any treatment, unlike 47% of PWIS black students.
Lomax emphasized the importance of building the findings of the report.
“We cannot think of a more important topic, not a more sincerely necessary effort than helping to ensure that all our students bloom,” he said, according to college business.
Ninety-two percent of students who reported talking to a mental health challenges found that the interaction was supportive or very supportive.
