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Keiser University students have access to counseling services through teletherapy app.

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Keiser University, a private non-profit university based in Florida, has announced its partnership with META, a teletherapy tech company powering a mobile application designed to help college students connect easily to mental wellness providers, the company said.

The META app includes a network of licensed mental health professionals such as counselors, therapists, psychologists, and psychiatrists. Students download the app, choose a provider, and receive counseling with complete privacy and the convenience of their smart phones via chat, video or voice calls.

Mental health issues are a growing concern among adolescent and college-aged populations. According to a 2018 report from the American College Health Association, college students are struggling more with stress, anxiety, and depression than they ever have before; 60% have experienced "overwhelming anxiety" in the past 12 months. Suicide is now the 2nd cause of death among people aged 10--34, and the number of suicide attempts in that same age group have doubled over the last 10 years, according to the US Department of Health and Human Services.

The majority of people in this age group avoid seeking services due to privacy concerns and the stigma surrounding mental illness. College students who do seek out services are either placed on a waiting list or referred to someone off-campus. In either case, the student doesn't...

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