Source: New York Times
All across the U.S. universities are taking steps to improve mental health services on campus for their students and staff. Leadership at many universities has recognized the importance of providing these services to populations who might not traditionally seek the services, and to those who need it, but can’t access it.
Online programs were developed at UCLA, for example, which help students cope with stress and anxiety in more healthful ways; at Kent State University in Ohio, programs were implemented to reach student populations that might not seek help otherwise; at Jefferson Community College, leadership staff implemented various services to address issues that might lead to stress in the first place, such as not being able to afford food or every day essentials; and the list goes on.
Meeting the needs of students and staff has not been an easy feat for universities, as in many cases a shortage of funding prevents schools from increasing their staff of mental health providers.
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