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These days colleges and universities are increasingly focusing on student wellbeing and mental health as key priorities. With the pressures of academic performance, financial stress and adapting to campus life, institutions are recognising the critical need for comprehensive support systems.
Over the last decade, the proportion of students who disclose a mental health condition to their university has increased rapidly. In a recent survey by Student Minds, 57pc of students reported they had a current mental-health issue. Nearly two-thirds (59pc) of students surveyed said that managing money was a cause of stress ‘often’ or ‘all of the time’ and more than 80pc were ‘very’ or ‘quite’ concerned about the current cost of living crisis, with 41pc saying this was having a negative impact on their wellbeing.
In the wake of this, many third-level institutions are evolving their approach to student wellbeing, moving beyond traditional academic services to implementing holistic strategies that address the diverse challenges students face. In my work, I’ve seen the importance of leveraging technology to streamline support processes, making it easier for students to access the help they need when they need it most.
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