TimelyCare and Active Minds released new data today that sheds light on students’ interest in mental health reform. 
According to the report, almost three-quarters (73.6%) of college students feel it is important to raise awareness about mental health, but only 42.5% of students plan to invest time and effort into helping people talk more openly about it.
The report noted that two-thirds (66.4%) of college students are interested in voting in local, state, and federal elections for leaders who support mental health policies, but over half (51.1%) of college students are unfamiliar with the policies that support mental health.
Finally, only about half (54.2%) of college students report that their institution provides adequate mental health resources for students, and only about one-third (34.2%) of college students know how to help their college or university be a place where people feel comfortable talking about mental health.
The two organizations will host a webinar on Thursday, October 10 at 2 p.m. EST., titled, “Mind Over Matter: Amplifying the Student Voice for Mental Health Policy.” You can register here.
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