College students are more aware of college counseling centers than ever before, thanks to national and campus-based campaigns about mental health. More students are also seeking help — the demand for counseling services has increased 30 percent since 2010 — which has led some institutions to redistribute healthcare funding. Rapid-response services that treat high-risk students have received more funds, while long-term care efforts receive less. Increased walk-in hours, hotlines and phone triage services are examples of rapid-response services. Larger institutions are significantly more likely to have long waiting lists for mental health care than smaller institutions.
Inside Higher Ed (1/13/17)
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