By Molly Sullivan-Reeves, INCITE Consulting Solutions
With rates of mental health issues among college-age students and young adults on the rise, colleges and universities have been taking steps to provide better mental health support. Findings from a 2020 survey on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on college students’ mental health suggest that this age group is considered particularly vulnerable to mental health concerns. Mental health symptoms can affect students’ motivation, concentration, and social interactions—important factors that influence their success through college.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.caregiving.com/posts/college-student-mental-health