Abstract:
Mental health has been a relatively new researched area of science but is a hot button topic in
today’s society, especially on college campuses. Conversation has increased about how
universities are providing mental health services and whether those services are benefiting
students. Current research has produced large amounts of data and statistics on this topic, but
lack concrete evidence regarding effectiveness of mental health programming and services. A
research study completed at Ball State University looks to fill this gap and look at what
procedures best assess effectiveness in addition to looking at overall satisfaction with current
resources. This study analyzes data collected looking at mental adversity faced by college
students, the services provided to help students overcome adversity, and how beneficial these
services are for the student body.
