APUS Continues to Support Students' Well-being
through Partnership that Enables 24/7 Access to Peer-to-Peer
Support
CHARLES
TOWN, W.Va., March 1,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- All active students at American
Military University (AMU) and American Public University (APU) can
now access an online peer-support network for their mental health
needs and well-being, thanks to a new partnership with
TalkCampus.
TalkCampus, in use at over 180 universities globally, is an app
and web-based service which enables students to connect, discuss,
and receive peer support for mental health issues, including
anxiety, 24/7, in 25 different languages. Active AMU and APU
students can download the app for free by visiting Google
Play or the App Store.
"We are committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive, and safe
environment for all of our students while they entrust us with
their education," said Nuno
Fernandes, President at American Public University System
(APUS). "Today, mental health is top of mind, and we understand
that post-secondary students might be dealing with stress, anxiety,
and life issues. Sometimes students prefer to communicate in an
anonymous and closed environment, such as the TalkCampus app. This
tool is one of several ways we offer support for our students'
health and wellness."
TalkCampus is complementary to APUS's partnership with
Uwill®, which enables students to have immediate, free
access to licensed counselors by video, phone, chat, or
message.
"TalkCampus helps students take those difficult first steps to
seek support, and research shows that peer-to-peer support is an
incredibly powerful tool for well-being," said TalkCampus CEO
Jamie Druitt. "We're excited to
partner with APUS and further increase the numbers of students who
have access to safe, ongoing support, whenever they need it."
With TalkCampus, students are encouraged to give and get support
from each other, supplemented by student peer supporters who are
recruited, trained, and managed by TalkCampus. Students using
TalkCampus can give and get peer support quickly by posting,
reading, and commenting on the app (either anonymously or with a
username). TalkCampus offers real-time monitoring and clinical
escalation, though it is not a replacement for professional
counseling. (TalkCampus is not an emergency service and is not able
to help with immediate crisis situations.)
To see more info on resources that the University offers, visit
here. To read blogs on health and fitness written by university
instructors, visit here.
About American Public University System
American
Public University System (APUS) delivers affordable,
high-quality, workforce-relevant higher education. With a vibrant,
diverse, and inclusive, 31-year history and over 125,000
alumni from more than 100 countries, APUS is recognized for its
innovative approach to online learning. APUS is in the top 11% for
students' return on educational investment, compared to 4,500
colleges and universities nationwide, according to the Georgetown University Center on Education and the
Workforce (2022)1.
APUS, which includes American Military University (AMU) and
American Public University (APU), is accredited by
the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), an institutional
accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of
Education. APUS is a wholly owned subsidiary of American
Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI). For more information,
visit www.apus.edu.
1Ranking based on 20-year net
present value (NPV)
https://cew.georgetown.edu/cew-reports/roi2022/.
CONTACT
Frank Tutalo
Director, Public Relations, APEI
ftutalo@apei.com
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