Why campus mental health support is critical for students
Why campus mental health support is critical for students
Colleges must actively work to normalize mental health discussions through awareness campaigns
How higher-ed can benefit from the family navigator model
Adopting the family navigator model from social service agencies and K-12 schools can help higher ed create a more supportive and responsive environment
College students want mental health reform
Students acknowledged the importance of raising awareness of mental health, but few know how to start comfortable conversations about it on campus
Community colleges focus on mental health supports
More institutions and college systems are launching statewide teletherapy partnerships to offer traditional student and adult support
Online students are asking for more mental health support
An overwhelming majority of institutions have seen increased demand for mental health support; most report lack of services tailored to online students
Student loneliness has strong links to mental health distress
College students who report feeling lonely are over 4 times more likely to experience severe psychological distress
Modeling mental health for students
When you demonstrate positive mental health practices, you assure students that mental and emotional well-being is possible
Student mental health supports remain a necessity on campuses
A large majority of surveyed institutions have increased student mental health support services post-pandemic
Science-backed scalable tools improve student mental health
Equipping school decision-makers with research-based, cost-effective student mental health solutions empowers their ability to address challenges effectively
Many students struggle, but few use mental health resources
