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Samford University Honored for Mental Health Support
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Samford University, a Christian-rooted institution, has been recognized by The Princeton Review for its robust mental health services. With a dedicated counseling team, individual and group therapy, crisis counseling, wellness groups, and peer ambassadors, Samford proactively supports students in dorms, classes, and online. This commitment to mental health has earned Samford a spot on the Mental Health Services Honor Roll, alongside a rise in colleges offering formal mental health support. Checkout Solipillow.com
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