Analysis Of Distance-Based Mental Health Support For Underrepresented University Students

Recent reports have shown a growing demand for mental health resources and services on university campuses for Black and Latinx students. These students have a higher rate of unmet mental health needs and are more likely to experience mental health problems. Offering a technical solution is promising for navigating on campus mental health services. In this paper, we present findings from a preliminary study focused on understanding the mental health related technology practices and preferences of university students and a content analysis of 60 U.S. college and university counseling center websites. Findings highlight how university students’ desire for applications that integrate with their existing on-campus offerings contrasted with the apparent offerings of campus counseling centers.