Behavioral Health Business May 26, 2023
College can be a time of tremendous stress and turmoil for students. As a result, university health programs are struggling to keep up with the demand for services, particularly of the mental health variety.
Students are often unaware of the resources available on campus, and even when they seek help, they face long wait times to see a mental health clinician. This need could be an opportunity for outside providers to collaborate with universities to provide wrap-around services and cater to a specific patient population.
This trend started during the COVID-19 pandemic but has continued in line with student needs.
“You have a big supply-and-demand issue when it comes to access to therapists and psychiatric prescribers on college campuses,” Ed...