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Inquiry: The Journal of the Virginia Community Colleges

2012

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The State Of Mental Health On College Campuses, Melissa Wood Jan 2012

The State Of Mental Health On College Campuses, Melissa Wood

Inquiry: The Journal of the Virginia Community Colleges

In the past twenty years, the number of college students with clinical depression and suicidal tendencies has tripled, and approximately 1.6 million students sought counseling assistance last year. It is perhaps no wonder that acts of violence on campuses have increased as well. This article examines what administrators can do in order to protect our colleges from further tragic occurrences.