As an increasing number of young adults attend college, these students and their families are looking to colleges and universities to provide the mental and behavioral health services the students might need during their time on campus.
Understanding the best practices for mental health and behavioral health services is a crucial step in establishing the necessary comprehensive campus-wide approach to addressing the multifaceted needs of college and university students. This issue requires an ongoing, coordinated response to ensure that all students are provided with every opportunity to learn and thrive in an environment that also promotes overall mental health, wellness, and safety. Colleges and universities are called upon to shift priorities and expand their bandwidths to address the mental and behavioral health needs of diverse student populations.