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Understanding college and graduate student mental health needs

Explore the realities of mental health among college students and graduates and how we can make it better.

Improving mental health support for college students and graduates

Mental and behavioral health remains a critical issue throughout young adulthood, especially as students transition from college to postgraduate life. So what can parents and educators do to support the mental and behavioral health needs of young adults during these pivotal years?

The third annual Student Behavioral Health Report presents key insights about trends in the prevalence of mental health experiences, the ways in which young people seek mental or behavioral health support and gaps in understanding between young adults and parents.

Read the report to learn more about supporting the mental health needs of young adults.

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