Colleges Struggling to Keep Up with Student Mental Health Needs
The Associated Press gathered five years’ worth of data from 39 universities and find students receiving mental health treatment has grown by 35%.
The Associated Press gathered five years’ worth of data from 39 universities and find students receiving mental health treatment has grown by 35%.
For schools that choose to bring in community mental health professionals following a tragedy, there are two critical factors that must be considered.
While some students believe the school could be doing more, a crisis expert says the district has done all they can to facilitate their resources.
Legislators have made the push towards improving mental health resources for Texas children in order to prevent mass shootings.
The ACLU put together a report using data that suggests schools have too few healthcare professionals and too many police.
Treatments provided over the Internet could be the solution to meeting the increased need for mental health services on college campuses.
A 23-year-old Seton Hall Student died after falling from a parking garage roof. No foul play is suspected but full report is to come.
Harris County will open its first recovery high school, which will take in students who have fallen victim to substance abuse.
The bill will protect communications between crisis counselors and sexual assault victims on California college campuses.
Frisco ISD, one of the fastest growing school districts in the country, has added the new positions to free up time for school counselors to focus on students’ mental health needs.
Crisis response can be a weak spot for many campuses. Learn how to manage tasks, share response plans and maintain command and control over response teams during a crisis.
Learn how tools like mass notification systems coupled with the right emergency communication plan can help your organization achieve the speed and reach it needs to keep everyone safe and informed.
