Access and Wait Times
A “reasonable” wait time for mental health services on campus?
What is 1–2 weeks for non-urgent care, or immediately for urgent care.
Reasons students avoid seeking help even when services are available
What are fear of judgment, stigma, lack of awareness, and self-reliance
Counselor-to-student ratios at the state level (give fraction)
What is 1/1000
Types of barriers in accessing care
What are financial, cultural, language, and representation
A tool that improves access but lacks full personal connection
What is a telehealth or online health
A system where higher-risk students get immediate care and others are scheduled based on urgency
What is a triage system
Awareness campaigns are not guaranteed to change this
What is behavior
If funding is limited, universities should still prioritize _______
What is increased hiring of counselors
How universities support international students’ mental health needs
What is cultural counseling
The biggest benefits of platforms like TimelyCare
What is 24/7 availability, convenience, and reduced barriers to care
A supplemental approach effective for shared issues like anxiety or stress
What is group counseling
Peer support programs create ________ surrounding mental health
What is normalization
What tuition increases should be used to support?
What is mental health
Why cultural groups are less likely to seek counseling
What is cultural stigma around mental health
The limitations to online healthcare
What are privacy concerns, technical issues, and reduced personal interaction
Risks of long wait times for students in distress
What are Increased mental health struggles, academic decline, and higher crisis risk
Mental health training helps faculty recognize these.
What is warning signs
How universities create long-term money
What is state funding, student fees, or external partnerships
Campuses offering specialized counselors for different communities
What is shared or understood backgrounds
When most affective, telehealth should be a ________ service
Supplemental or backup
Benefits of universities partnering with outside providers
What are the expanded access to care and reduced strain on campus services
The role social media plays within stigma
What is stigma reduction
The best resources for student mental health
What is staff and supporting technology
How universities ensure services are inclusive
What are culturally competent, accessible, and actively promoted services
How technology improves access for students who wouldn’t otherwise seek help
What is increased anonymity, flexibility, and accessibility