A Mental Health Crisis on College Campuses

The numbers are daunting. 60% of college students meet the
criteria for a mental health disorder. 44% report depression
symptoms, 37% for anxiety, and 15% in a recent survey were
considering suicide. Dr. Jessi Gold, Chief Wellness Officer for
the University of Tennessee System, says these bleak figures come
at a time when there is more awareness and openness about mental
health than ever before, especially among young people. So is
this particular mental health crisis getting worse or is it
getting better? Or are we just now becoming aware of how bad it’s
been all along? And what can be done?


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