Expanding access to mental health services in higher education Higher Ed Advisor: A Baker Tilly Podcast

Higher education faces a time of rapid change and unpredictability forcing institutional leaders to realize that student success extends beyond academics and includes meeting their mental health and well-being needs.

In this episode, Colgate University (Colgate) Director of Student Health Services, Dr. Ellen Larson, and digital mental health clinic Mantra Health (Mantra) Vice President of Program Success, Kelly Carleton and Mantra’s Medical Director, Dr. Nora Feldpausch, explore how telehealth expands access to critical mental health services to students.

We probe how Mantra serves as a digital extension of Colgate’s counseling center, complements the campus’ existing resources and has enabled the institution to improve timeliness and care levels for requested services. Our guests outline evidence-based approaches and strategies to meet student mental health needs, questions institutions should ask while considering outsourcing mental health services and how data not only drives decisions, but also improves student outcomes.

Don’t miss future predictions of mental health in higher education and valuable takeaways that guide campuses to meet the rising demand for services in this space.