Mental Health in Unversities

A recent report examining the state of mental health services in Australian universities emphasised the need for more flexibility and access. 

The report advised that ‘Outreach services should be developed by all university counselling services so as to reach those students who are less likely to engage directly through conventional means, i.e. calling or visiting to make an appointment for a self-identified mental health issue, or who cannot do so by virtue of not being on campus. Service availability at each university should be matched to their students’ schedules, rather than conforming only to traditional business hours.’