Current Opportunities Within College Mental Health

Conrad, Rachel; Riba, Michelle

doi:10.1007/s40596-021-01520-0

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“…The COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath have seen the widespread application of technology-based platforms. 35 This has been widely used for interventions in many developed countries; however, most were deemed not culturally appropriate. Hence, developing indigenous platforms for the program after a sufficient understanding of the needs of our students is a necessary step for the immediate future.…”

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Framework and Overview of a State-Wide College Mental Health Program in Kerala, India

Jaisoorya

Shiju²,

Kalarani³

et al. 2022

Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine

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Background: Mental health issues are common among college students, and structured services have been proven to enhance outcomes. Despite increased enrolment for higher education in India, college mental health services remain sparse. JEEVANI is the first structured state-wide college mental health service in India. This paper describes its framework and provides an overview of its functioning during the initial five months. Methods: In 2019–2020, the Directorate of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala, implemented the program in 66 colleges catering to approximately 60,000 students. Qualified counsellors were trained to identify issues and provide interventions and early referrals, using a stepped-care approach. They conducted awareness programs to promote mental health and reduce stigma. Results: The services were accessed by 2,315 students during the assessment period (October 2019 to February 2020). The beneficiaries were predominantly females (54.1%). Over a third (38.8%) belonged to the lower socio-economic strata, and 2.5% had significant vulnerabilities. Although no syndromal diagnoses were made, anxiety and depression were the most common presentations. The counsellors provided 3,758 individual sessions and facilitated support for students who reported academic difficulties or interpersonal issues. Severe mental illness was detected in 54 students, and referrals for specialist mental health input were initiated in 68. Conclusion: Describing the framework, sharing the technical material, and providing an overview of its functioning from a resource-constrained setting in India may encourage higher education institutions in low- and middle-income countries to consider similar projects.

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Framework and Overview of a State-Wide College Mental Health Program in Kerala, India

Jaisoorya

Shiju²,

Kalarani³

et al. 2022

Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine

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Restore: The Journey to Self-Forgiveness : Evaluation of an Online Self-Forgiveness Curriculum in College Students

Toussaint,

Neal,

Barry

2024

Journal of College and Character

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Reforming Physician Licensure in the United States to Improve Access to Telehealth: State, Regional, and Federal Initiatives

JOLIN,

RICHMAN,

MEHROTRA

et al. 2024

Milbank Quarterly

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Policy Points The reinstitution of pre–COVID‐19 pandemic licensure regulations has impeded interstate telehealth. This has disproportionately impacted patients who live near a state border; geographically mobile patients, such as college students; and patients with rare diseases who may need care from a specialist outside their state. Several promising and feasible reforms are available, at both state and federal levels, to facilitate interstate telehealth. For example, states can offer exemptions to licensure requirements for certain types of telehealth such as follow‐up care or create licensure registries that impose little reduced paperwork and fees on physicians. On the federal level, congressional interventions that mimic the Department of Veterans Affairs Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA MISSION) Act of 2018 can waive provider licensing and geographic restrictions to telehealth within certain federal programs such as Medicare. Any discussion of medical licensure reform, however, must also consider the current political climate, one in which states are taking divergent stances on sensitive topics such as reproductive care, gender‐affirming care, and substance use treatments.

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Current Opportunities Within College Mental Health

Cited by 3 publications

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Framework and Overview of a State-Wide College Mental Health Program in Kerala, India

Framework and Overview of a State-Wide College Mental Health Program in Kerala, India

Restore: The Journey to Self-Forgiveness : Evaluation of an Online Self-Forgiveness Curriculum in College Students

Reforming Physician Licensure in the United States to Improve Access to Telehealth: State, Regional, and Federal Initiatives

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