, /PRNewswire/ -- An overwhelming majority (82.58%) of faculty, staff and administrators working with online students have seen an increase in demand for mental health support over the past academic year. The global survey of higher education professionals was released by the and teletherapy provider .
These findings underscore the critical importance of expanding online mental health support in an era where more than half of all U.S. college students are enrolled in online courses.
"More students are taking online courses than at any time in our history. At the same time, a deepening crisis of student mental health and an epidemic of digital isolation and loneliness are creating challenges that affect online learners in unique and profound ways," said . "This data adds to our understanding of how mental health challenges manifest in the online environment—and the role that online faculty and staff play as first responders.
We hope the findings shed new light on the issue as online programs work to center mental health and well-being in the online experience." The survey of 338 instructors, staff, and administrators at colleges and universities gauged the perspectives of higher education professionals on a range of issues related to online student mental health and well-being. In the 2022-23 academic year, were enrolled in at least one online course.
According to the survey, more than 70% of respondents (71.75%) said that online students occasionally, frequently, or very fr.
