Not only has mental health become a pressing public health issue, but it’s also the No.1 reason students drop out of college, with 69 percent of four-year students and 55 percent of two-year students who have considered withdrawing citing emotional distress as their primary reason.
While the campus mental health crisis for students of all ages and demographics is gaining a growing amount of attention from educators, government leaders, and clinicians, it was an issue long before COVID acted as an accelerant. Many college and university leaders already are making significant investments in creating a connected system of care that improves student outcomes by supporting student mental health.
This study from TimelyCare shares common threads among and examples of colleges and universities comprehensively addressing student mental health challenges as part of their institutional efforts to support student well-being and success.