Colleges and Universities Are the Front Lines of Mental Health Support

Forbes cited mental health data from the 2023 Colorado Health Access Survey in this story about the lack of mental health professionals in Colorado and access to free mental health resources for young adults in the state. 

“One in three high school students nationally report persistent feelings of hopelessness, and according to the Colorado Health Access Survey, just over 16% of youth ages 5-17 reported poor mental health in 2023,” wrote author Alison Griffin.