"Nearly all reporting institutions offer a comprehensive wellness program, making counseling, referral and well-being services available to students. More than 90 percent also report training clinicians to work with a range of student populations, including racial and ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ students, neurodivergent students, and those with substance use concerns."
"While it's good news that colleges are expanding and diversifying mental health services, students are not always able to recognize or connect with the language used to describe them."
"We're seeing a growth in awareness, we're seeing a growth in funding, we're seeing shifts in policies within universities, but we're not seeing much utilization by students."
"Bar Nissim pointed to a range of ways services are made visible to students, from website and social media promotion to outreach during admissions and midterms."
Colleges and universities have increased mental health services in response to student demand. A study reveals that while offerings are growing, students find it difficult to navigate these resources. Most institutions provide comprehensive wellness programs and train clinicians for diverse populations. Peer-to-peer support programs have also risen significantly. However, students often overlook these programs, associating mental health support primarily with individual therapy. Despite increased awareness and funding, utilization of services remains low due to communication barriers.
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