Mount St. Joseph University (Mount) has been named a recipient of the 2025 Excellence in Mental Health and Well-Being Award by Insight Into Academia magazine.
CINCINNATI — Mount St. Joseph University (Mount) has been named a recipient of the 2025 Excellence in Mental Health and Well-Being Award by Insight Into Academia magazine, the leading national publication focused on a positive campus culture and belonging in higher education.
This prestigious award recognizes colleges and universities that demonstrate a comprehensive commitment to integrating mental health and emotional well-being into campus culture through accessible services, peer support, resilience-building, and policy advancement.
Mount St. Joseph University will be featured in the September 2025 issue of Insight Into Academia alongside 70 other institutions recognized for their efforts to advance care and belonging excellence and mental health initiatives.
“At Mount St. Joseph University, we believe that true belonging cannot exist without well-being,” said Chief Belonging & Experience Officer at the Mount, Katrice Quitter. “This award affirms our commitment to fostering a campus culture where every student and employee feels supported not just academically, but emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. It’s an honor to be recognized for the work we’re doing.”
Insight Into Academia selected Mount St. Joseph University for its holistic approach to well-being, which includes expanded access to counseling and mental health services, student peer mentoring, trauma-informed leadership training, and campus-wide initiatives that promote empathy, connection, and belonging.
“At the Mount, we believe well-being is foundational to student success, and that starts with creating a culture where mental health is prioritized, de-stigmatized, and supported. This honor reflects not only the efforts of our dedicated Wellness Center team, but also a university-wide commitment to helping every student feel supported and empowered to thrive,” said Director of the Wellness Center, Jaimi Cabrera.
Nominations for the 2025 award were collected in March 2025.
“We know that institutions are not always recognized for their dedication to their mental health and well-being services and support for their students and employees,” said Lenore Pearlstein, owner and publisher of Insight Into Academia. “We are proud to honor these colleges and universities as role models for other institutions of higher education.”
For more information about the Excellence in Mental Health and Well-Being Award, visit insightintoacademia.com.
About the Mount
As a Catholic institution rooted in the values of the Sisters of Charity, Mount St. Joseph University excels at serving the common good. Undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students at the Mount are inspired to think beyond the classroom and redraw the bounds of what’s possible for their futures. This is accomplished through individualized educational experiences, a safe, secure campus environment, and an all-in commitment from faculty and staff to inspire students to reach their highest potential. The Mount fosters life-long learners who serve, care, and contribute to the world beyond their front doors.
To find a page that showcases the Mount’s mental health and wellness services offered to students, visit www.msj.edu/wellness