Dec 5, 2019, 3:34 PM
(From Associated Press News) The number of students receiving mental health treatment at public universities has grown by 35%, while total enrollment stayed relatively flat and the number of licensed counselors changed little, from an average of 16 to 19 over five years, according to a review by the Associated Press. The study, which collected data from the largest public university in each state, found that depression, anxiety and stress were the most common complaints, while some schools have seen more students struggling with thoughts of suicide.
The increase in demand for mental healthy services has spurred many universities to rethink how they provide help, including offering more short-term treatment options, and steering students to group therapy or anxiety workshops. Some schools are adding new campus fees to hire counselors or are subsidizing clinics through athletics revenue,Experts say the changes will help little if clinics are understaffed.
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