Response to Besse et al. 2023

Area of Science:

• Higher Education
• Mental Health Services
• Public Health

Background:

• The Comprehensive Counseling Center (CCC) Model (2017) provides a framework for college mental health services.
• A recent article proposed a new public health approach, potentially misinterpreting existing models.
• This response addresses perceived inaccuracies and the potential for model duplication.

Purpose of the Study:

• To clarify the scope and function of college counseling centers.
• To address misunderstandings of the Comprehensive Counseling Center (CCC) Model.
• To argue against the unnecessary duplication of mental health models in higher education.

Main Methods:

• This is a response/rebuttal article.
• It analyzes and critiques a specific published work.
• It reasserts the validity and importance of the CCC Model.

Main Results:

• The referenced article appears to misunderstand college counseling centers and the CCC Model.
• The article's approach may lead to the duplication of existing mental health frameworks.
• The article's recommendations could diminish the recognized role of counseling centers.

Conclusions:

• The CCC Model remains a relevant and effective framework for college mental health.
• Further dialogue is needed to ensure accurate representation of counseling center functions.
• Efforts should focus on integrating and enhancing existing models rather than creating redundant ones.