6 in 10 collegiates report mental health issues, 26% turning to AI

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  • Key Insight: Learn how student mental-health needs and help-seeking behaviors are diverging from parental perceptions.
  • What’s at Stake: Universities and insurers face rising utilization, access gaps, and potential care-cost exposure.
  • Supporting Data: 69% of students reported a mental or behavioral health concern in the past year.
    Source: Bullets generated by AI with editorial review

More than six in 10 college students and young adults dealt with a mental or behavioral health issue over the past year, according to a new survey from UnitedHealthcare. 

Jimmy Nesbitt
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Jimmy Nesbitt is a reporter at Employee Benefit News, where he covers the evolving landscape of workplace benefits, healthcare, retirement, financial wellness and related policy issues. His career … Read full bio


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