Like many of the major healthcare providers across the country, colleges are relying more heavily on teletherapy to increase access and fill treatment gaps. This trend is expected to continue growing as the coronavirus pandemic prevents in-person counseling.
The Chronicle's in-depth report,
"Overwhelmed," explores how college leaders can incorporate different techniques into their mental health services for students, including video and phone-based counseling sessions, text chats with a therapist, online mental-health screenings, and self-guided modules.