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The National College Depression Partnership
Tags: mental health, depression, NASPA
How does your organization address mental health? This NASPA article provides great insight into how campuses are addressing depression.
"According to the U.S. Surgeon General, mental illness is the second leading cause of disability and premature mortality in the United States. Most colleges and universities make significant investments in counseling and health services, but how do we know these services have the desired impact? Can we be certain that students identified with depression are not slipping through cracks in the system? Once engaged in treatment, how do we know students are improving and becoming more involved in campus life, enjoying greater academic success, and staying in school? How can we measure the results of these investments, communicate the success of our programs, engage leadership, and secure our budgets in the tough economic climate?"
To view the entire article click here. For information about subscription to NASPA's publication: Leadership Exchange visit: http://www.naspa.org/pubs/mags/lex.cfm
