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Forbes
3 days ago
- Health
- Forbes
How Policies Are Affecting Counseling For International Students
International flags on a campus The law of unintended consequences is a principle that, when applied to politics, describes what happens when the government passes a law which creates outcomes which were not expected or foreseen. A 1994 article in the Columbia Law Review provided historical examples of unintended consequences related to laws passed by the federal government. A 2025 report on described how the federal government has recently displayed a shock and awe approach while creating new policies. Such an approach to creating policies could result in unintended consequences, and many college counseling centers are experiencing unintended consequences related to providing services for international students. A 2025 report on described how the federal government recently accused certain schools of failing to protect and adequately support Jewish students after the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks on Israel. These accusations suggested that due to the unique impact of the attacks, Jewish students needed specialized support. However, as outlined in a report on this past January, because of state laws regarding DEI bans, many counseling centers were prohibited from providing specialized mental health support targeted to Jewish students. In general, many counseling centers no longer offer targeted mental health support to any specific ethnic group. This is significant because, due to current global events, certain groups of international students are more vulnerable to distress than other groups of international students. Since these vulnerable groups of international students often share an ethnic identity, many counseling centers won't target mental health services to them. As outlined in a 2024 report by Psychology Today, many ethical codes for mental health professions state that providers prioritize client welfare and not abandoned them with an unexpected end to treatment. Many international students are experiencing high level symptoms which can be addressed by campus counseling centers. However, ethical dilemmas occur if/when an international student with significant mental health concerns is given notice of an immediate visa revoke. Earlier this year, Inside Higher Education provided a tracking report of international students who had their student visas revoked. What this report does not track is how many of these students experienced suicide ideation, self-harm compulsions, or were receiving successful treatment for a serious mental health concern prior to their visas being revoked. Ethical codes encourage campus counseling centers not to abandon these clients; however, in these cases, federal policies might immediately terminate therapy, leaving providers little recourse because most providers cannot practice outside of their state lines. According to a 2022 article by the Iowa Law Review, the U.S. Congress has historically acknowledged the law of unintended consequences through a process called legislative fixes. This process is designed to address the unintended consequences of major bills prior to the courts being involved. The report by Inside Higher Education indicated that, as of last month, the federal government is fighting 65 lawsuits related to student visas of international students. This high number might reflect how many recent policies did not go through the legislative process of the U.S. Congress. Regardless of the outcomes of these lawsuits, it's important to acknowledge the unintended consequences that federal policies are having on the ability of campus counseling centers to provide services to international students.
BBC News
5 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Demolition and redevelopment of Rotherham youth hub proposed
Plans have been submitted for the demolition of a youth club in Kimberworth, to make way for a new, purpose-built youth and community application to the council proposes the demolition of the existing building on Baring Road, home to the Rotherham Blackburn Club for Young its place, the new building would provide a more modern and flexible space for local youth and community public consultation for the application runs until 19 June. The existing clubhouse is still in regular use, operating three evenings a week for young people aged eight to 18, offering activities such as sports, cooking, arts, and educational programmes, said the Local Democracy Reporting has been a part of the community since 1974, and has recently secured grants to expand its services, introduce mental health support, and involve older youths through volunteering opportunities. The proposed redevelopment would see the youth club expand its internal floorspace by 43%.Submitted by architects Corstorphine and Wright on behalf of the group, the project includes a main hall, youth rooms, an outdoor patio area, improved accessibility via a ramp and staircase, and secure plant and bin new design would use modular construction methods to reduce disruption and build time, meaning components will be constructed off-site, then transported for the building would be clad in timber-effect materials with black aluminium windows and doors, and a flat single-ply shrubbery would be planted to promote biodiversity.A total of 10 new cycle spaces would be added, and regular daytime and evening activity is expected to contribute to overall site would continue to maintain four part-time staff roles. Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds or catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
CTV News
23-05-2025
- Health
- CTV News
New support group for maternal mental health
New support group for maternal mental health Two Sudbury nurses are starting a new support group for mothers struggling with mental health concerns.
BBC News
14-05-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Cambridgeshire Send support services told to improve
A service supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (Send) has been told to make Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) raised concerns about Send provision for children and young people in visited the area in January and said improvements were needed in areas such as mental health support and education, health and care plans (EHCP).However, their report acknowledged "early signs of the positive impact" of a new Send strategy introduced in Cambridgeshire last year. 'Confusing and difficult' Send services in the county are planned and commissioned by Cambridgeshire County Council and the NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Integrated Care said current arrangements led to "inconsistent experiences and outcomes" for children and young people, and urged the two organisations to "work jointly to make improvements".The report said the timeliness and quality of EHCPs was "poor for many children and young people" and "too often" did not reflect an individual's families and professionals told inspectors they found referrals for, and accessing, mental health support was "confusing and difficult to navigate".In November, the county council brought in a new strategy of "inclusion for all" focused on identifying children and young people's report said leaders had put in place a "clear and coherent strategy", adding that oversight of children and young people's health and social care arrangements was "usually robust".Inspectors requested an update and strategic plan based on its recommendations. Martin Purbrick, the council's executive director for children, education and families, said it was a "top priority" to give Send children the best possible support."We are taking positive steps to improve the timeliness and quality of our EHCP provision," he Anderson, the chief nurse at NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, said: "We are moving towards a truly needs-led model, shaped by the experiences and voices of families, where children and young people receive the right support at the right time." Follow Cambridgeshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
