Anxiety and depression is on the rise among young people: college students are more distressed than ever before. Increasing shares are enrolling with mental-health histories, in terms of diagnoses, treatment, and medication. The real crisis, however, is that the traditional model of providing services is broken. More and more overwhelmed students are seeking help, overwhelming their colleges. Even with growing staffs, counseling centers cannot keep up. Meanwhile, troubled students are left with unmet needs.
The Chronicle's newest in-depth report,
"Overwhelmed," explores how to handle the surging demand for mental-health services, fulfill legal obligations, and make student well-being a priority. At a time when campuses are scrambling to find answers, the report shows how centers can expedite the intake process and consider new methods and resources — not all of which are costly.
