Public Louisiana University Launches Digital Mental Health and Wellness Solution to Meet Student Needs
LAKE CHARLES, La., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- McNeese State University, a regional public university ranked as one of the top public institutions in the South, today announced a major expansion of its efforts to boost student mental health and wellness with the launch of a digital mental health and teletherapy tool. Through a collaboration with Boston-based teletherapy pioneer Uwill, the university will now offer a mental health and wellness environment 24/7/365 to its students—at a time when campus counseling centers nationwide are reporting a sharp increase in acute mental health challenges.
- LAKE CHARLES, La., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- McNeese State University , a regional public university ranked as one of the top public institutions in the South, today announced a major expansion of its efforts to boost student mental health and wellness with the launch of a digital mental health and teletherapy tool.
- Through a collaboration with Boston-based teletherapy pioneer Uwill , the university will now offer a mental health and wellness environment 24/7/365 to its students—at a time when campus counseling centers nationwide are reporting a sharp increase in acute mental health challenges.
- The current generation of college students requires a diverse and flexible approach to mental health," said Dr. Kedrick Nicholas, Dean of Student Affairs at McNeese State University.
- To help meet the need for enhanced mental health support, the university will utilize Uwill's proprietary technology, which makes it possible for students to facilitate immediate appointments with licensed mental health counselors based on student needs and preferences.