BSU and NTC expand mental health services for students
Bemidji PioneerSep 04, 2020
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The program, "Expanding Reach: Mental Health for All," will support initiatives that strengthen BSU and NTC's ability to accommodate for student needs amidst the COVID-19 outbreak.
Bemidji State and NTC serve diverse student populations, and according to a 2000 study those who seek counseling are more likely to persist in their academics than students who do not pursue such services.
Though the institutions have a well-established health and counseling center, psychiatric services became available for students just this year. Additionally, the introduction of telehealth came with the need for alternative counseling options with the onset of COVID-19. The Expanding Reach program will provide the additional resources and tools needed to reach a wider demographic of students ensuring comprehensive mental health services, the release said.
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