Gen Z Takeover: As demand for mental health services grows, colleges give students new tools – Education Dive
Streamlined counseling centers, de-stress stations and well-being initiatives are helping serve a broader range of student needs.
In 2013, George Mason University set its sights on a novel goal in higher education: becoming a model for how colleges can support well-being on campus.
The concept was simple. Rather than just provide students with an education, the public university in Virginia would bake well-being into every aspect of college life to help all members of its community thrive and find personal fulfillment.
So far, George Mason has made strides toward its goal by increasing the number of well-being programs on campus and regularly assessing the engagement levels of faculty and staff, among other initiatives. And the university is hardly alone; colleges across the country are doubling down on their efforts to help students de-stress and get centered.