ATLANTA, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- During a recent
event hosted by Medicat and ConcernCenter, data from
216 colleges and universities across the country gave us a
glimpse into the top concerns students are searching for.
According to ConcernCenter, students' top concerns are:
- Food: Many students struggle to afford nutritious
meals, leading to issues like hunger, malnutrition, and poor
concentration.
- Housing: The lack of affordable housing options
forces some students to live in substandard conditions or face
homelessness.
- Anxiety: More students than ever live with anxiety.
Stigma and logistical barriers to treatment can keep students
struggling.
- Stress: The pressures of coursework, finances, and
adjusting to living independently can take a significant toll on
college students.
- Mental Health: It's interesting that this was one of the
top concerns searched by students. As such a large umbrella term
for many struggles students are facing, it's hard to know exactly
what kind of support students are looking for.
The top two concerns outlined above are related to basic
human needs. Schools nationwide are expanding Basic Needs Hubs
to combat food insecurity and homelessness amongst their campus
communities. However, stigma related to seeking support for basic
needs remains strong, making it imperative for colleges and
universities to make sure students can easily and discreetly access
information about basic needs support available to them.
Additionally, mental health concerns remain top of mind.
According to the 2023 Healthy Minds Study, most college students
meet the criteria for at least one mental health problem.
Thus, it's not surprising that students are seeking mental health
support at higher rates than ever, placing unsustainable demand on
counseling resources.
This is where effective campus resource promotion becomes
imperative.
Together with ConcernCenter, Medicat has released a guide
designed to inspire higher ed health, wellness, and counseling
professionals to think outside the box when it comes to promoting
the wealth of resources offered to students.
To download "22 Innovative Ways You Can Promote Campus
Resources," click here.
About Medicat
Medicat is the #1 EHR software
provider in college health. Student health and counseling clinics
use Medicat to improve the student experience, enabling providers
to do what they do best – keeping students healthy.
About ConcernCenter
ConcernCenter is a
leading provider of student well-being and mental health solutions
for educational institutions. Their platform offers early
intervention capabilities, student self-help modules, and robust
reporting features to support student well-being.
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