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I'm glad that some colleges & universities are responding to needs; however...
Not all places will have the resources to add extra support
Some students will have their concerns addressed to wellbeing apps, yoga, etc.; however, many won't (1/x) https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/mental-health-support-for-students-at-college-counseling-centers/2020/08/21/9c0b1438-d275-11ea-9038-af089b63ac21_story.html?hpid=hp_national1-8-12_college-counseling-905am%3Ahomepage%2Fstory-ans
Not all places will have the resources to add extra support Some students will have their concerns addressed to wellbeing apps, yoga, etc.; however, many won't (1/x) https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/mental-health-support-for-students-at-college-counseling-centers/2020/08/21/9c0b1438-d275-11ea-9038-af089b63ac21_story.html?hpid=hp_national1-8-12_college-counseling-905am%3Ahomepage%2Fstory-ans
Health insurance remains an issue for many students, especially if they were on their parents' health insurance and their parent was reduced to part-time, laid off, OR DIED. Many students are also dealing with issues related to basic services (food, water, shelter) (2/x)
Not to mention if they have limited WiFI, they wouldn't be able to connect to virtual services If they are living at home with family, there may be sensitive issues that they are not willing to discuss with others who might be able to overhear (3/x)
All of this points to the broader issues in how insufficient and harmful the current U.S. healthcare system is. Mental health services broadly are within that broader umbrella at a time in the U.S. where students and many others could use additional support (4/4).
