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Brian Skehan1, Jessica Moore2, Ellen House3
1Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, UMass Chan Medical School, 55 Lake Avenue North, Worcester, MA, 01655, USA. brian.skehan@umassmemorial.org.
Current Psychiatry Reports
|June 7, 2026
Summary
College students face significant mental health challenges, with many receiving treatment but facing barriers to care. Enhancing psychiatric training is crucial to address the growing demand for college mental health services.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Higher Education Mental Health
- Workforce Development
Background:
- College students experience high rates of mental health conditions, including depression and anxiety.
- A significant portion of students with mental health needs encounter barriers to accessing care.
- University leaders recognize the campus mental health crisis as a priority.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review advancements in training psychiatrists for college mental health.
- To provide examples of training materials for treating college students.
- To aid psychiatrists in understanding the transition from child to adult mental health services.
Main Methods:
- Review of developments in psychiatric training for college mental health.
- Examination of training materials and approaches.
- Analysis of data on student mental health needs and treatment access.
Main Results:
- Over 60% of students with positive depression/anxiety screens received treatment; nearly a third used psychotropic medication.
- 50% of students have a mental health diagnosis, but only 18% reported no barriers to care.
- Demand for college mental health services is increasing, necessitating workforce preparedness.
Conclusions:
- Psychiatrists need specialized training to address the unique needs of college students.
- A developmental perspective and understanding of higher education systems are essential for effective care.
- Curriculum, peer mentorship, and research are key to educating the psychiatric workforce for college mental health.
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