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US university tests use of technology in training mental health advisers, but experts foresee – and fear – wider application

Student Voice data reveal gaps in care and in knowledge of campus mental health resources. Students also see professors and advisers as responsible for helping struggling students, while experts recommend a culture of care. Eleanor Lott, a junior studying genetics at North Carolina State University, jumped at the chance to serve on the institution’s mental health task force this past academic year when a friend asked her to participate. Lott was already involved in student government wellness initiatives and had one urgent goal for the task force: “Getting student suicide numbers down as f...

Boston University’s Retention and Student Success Committee has launched a quick survey aimed at first-year students asking the question: How are you doing?

Transitioning to college is a pivotal milestone for young adult students, and access to mental health support is crucial. This is the first in a three-part series sponsored by Alkermes, Inc. exploring mental health support for adult college students and their communities. Watch for parts 2 & 3 in the series coming later this semester!

Most faculty members deal with student mental health issues, but only a few have received training Nearly 80 percent of higher education faculty report dealing with student mental health issues--issues that more than 90 percent of faculty believe have worsened or significantly worsened during the pandemic, according to a new nationwide survey led by a Boston University mental health researcher. The vast majority of faculty members, myself included, are not trained mental health professionals, but we have a role to play in supporting student well-being. These data underscore a real opportunity...