General Mental Health in Higher Ed
This remains a significant barrier, especially for students of color and underrepresented groups, making it harder for them to access mental health resources
What is stigma?
75% of students reached out to this first when facing distress
What is a peer?
This took a toll on faculty mental health
What is helping students?
This group is being asked to be first responders
What is faculty?
The percentage of students diagnosed with anxiety
What is 36%?
Faculty of these identities are more likely to report having one-on-one discussions with students about their mental health
What are female, transgender, and faculty of color?
Mental health worsened across all of these from 2013-22
What are racial groupings?
the percentage of students diagnosed with depression
What is 28%?
An increased number of faculty are experiencing this
What is burnout?
This added on more challenges such as increased feelings of isolation, uncertainty, and stress.
What is the pandemic?
This is the nationwide annual average caseload for full-time college counselors
What is 120 students?
This is less visible for faculty than for students
What is mental health resources?