Universities are increasingly recognizing the student mental health crisis in higher ed. High rates of suicide – the No. 2 cause of death among college students, according to the nonprofit Active Minds – show only a small snapshot of how many students are suffering, many of them silently. Thirty-nine percent endure a significant mental health issue of some kind during college, but many never speak to a professional.
In response, universities are hiring more counselors, getting the word out about on-campus resources, teaching students meditation and yoga as stress relievers, highlighting hotlines that are available 24/7, and finding other ways to address the concern.
