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Students are raving about BVSD wellness centers, first launched to support Marshall Fire survivors

Oct. 31, 2024

The BVSD Board of Education and the Renée Crown Wellness Institute are partnering to analyze how students are using wellness centers.

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‘Moms supporting moms’: CU Â鶹ӰԺ program offers new, expecting moms mental health support

Oct. 22, 2024

The Renée Crown Wellness Institute's Alma program and it's peer-to-peer approach helps women experiencing depression and anxiety during or after pregnancy feel understood and supported.

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A sense of Calm: BVSD School board hears Wellness Centers update

Oct. 1, 2024

The Renée Crown Wellness Institute partners with Â鶹ӰԺ Valley School District to evaluate the effectiveness of school wellness centers and how to better support for students' mental health needs.

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InsideU recognized for excellence in design at the Good Design Awards

Sept. 23, 2024

Liquid, together with the Renée Crown Wellness Institute , have been recognized at the Australian Good Design Awards 2024 for their innovative approach to social and emotional education for young children showcased in the interactive learning app, InsideU .

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Alma: Moms Supporting Moms From Colorado To New Jersey

Sept. 16, 2024

Since 2019, the Renée Crown Wellness Institute has been combining science and community to explore how women who have experienced perinatal mood and anxiety disorders—with an emphasis on depression—can be resources to others navigating similar challenges.

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Undergraduate Research Fellows Explore Belonging on Campus

Aug. 27, 2024

The Renée Crown Wellness Institute’s Undergraduate Research Fellows (URFs) embarked on an ambitious research project to explore factors that foster a sense of belonging among students in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience (P&N) at the Â鶹ӰԺ. This research aimed to identify predictors and contributors to belonging...

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Educators: Five Tips for Promoting Trust and Belonging

Aug. 15, 2024

Recent Crown Institute research on the Trust and Belonging study (Alvarez et al., 2023 ; Teeters et al., 2022 , 2023 ) has identified key elements that enhance engagement, interconnectedness, agency, and justice in educational settings. These elements are crucial for supporting students' diverse experiences and identities, which in turn...

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Q&A: Chelsea Kilimnik on the future of Also Our Campus Project

Aug. 9, 2024

We spoke with Dr. Chelsea Kilimnik , Assistant Professor and Faculty Fellow at the Crown Institute, to discuss the development, successes, and future aspirations of the " Also Our Campus " project. This community-engaged research program focuses on amplifying the voices and lived experiences of individuals with minoritized identities on...

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Bridging the Gap: Mindfulness for Underrepresented StudentsÌý

July 30, 2024

As Minority Mental Health Awareness Month concludes, we spotlight one of the Crown Institute’s Mindful Campus Program courses, focused on providing students with practical tools to manage stress, improve mental health, and foster a sense of community and belonging. For nearly three years, this 8-week course has been offered every...

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How new Title IX rules could boost mental health for LGBTQ+ students

July 9, 2024

Chelsea Kilimnik, Assistant Professor and Faculty Fellow at the Crown Institute, responds to the new Title IX law potentially taking effect in August.

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