there
has been a marked increase in both the number of students with serious
psychological problems on campus and the number of students
seeking counseling services. This paper discusses the changing mental
health needs of today’s college students, the challenges posed by the
growing number of students with serious psychological problems, and
the overall increase in the demand for counseling services; and offers
some strategies for responding to the surge in mental health needs on
college campuses.
Increase in Severe Psychological Problems