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Counseling centers triage students by mental health needs

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Colleges and universities that utilize triage say the goal is to assess students thoroughly, but in less time. Eliminating Waits But some institutions that have implemented such triage systems have greatly improved the quality and reach of their mental health care.

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Mental Health and Learning Among Students with Marginalized Sociodemographic Identities

Supporting Student Success

However, the stress response undermines and utilizes limited executive cognitive functions which are necessary for learning and the demonstration of what one has learned, which can result in reduced academic performance at toxic levels (Owens et al., 2009; Kirmayer et al., 2020; Kirmayer et al., Research Findings.

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Campus Resources and Tools for Mental Health Advocacy

Higher Ed Connects: Mental Health

There is an unprecedented demand for counseling services on campuses, with the number of college students visiting such centers increased by 30% between 2009 and 2015 — at a time when enrollment grew by less than 6%. As colleges try to meet the growing demand for mental health services, some students are slipping through the cracks.