College Addresses Growing Need for Mental Health Services
Little makes Dr. Norma Ngo, the director of Counseling and Psychological Services at the University of Houston, sadder than hearing a student say, ‘‘I never even knew you guys existed.”
“Even if I get that senior in their last semester," she said, “I’m thrilled because at least they got some counseling before they left.”
But Ngo and her staff have their hands full. In recent years, the university has experienced an increase in the number of students needing mental health services. In September 2012, the number of students going to the counseling center was about 47 percent higher than ...
Comments (5)
Sheri Alexander via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Yes. UTs counseling service really let me down. Treated me like a #, no follow through nothing no "check up". Too many students not enough real resources.
Phil Chilton via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Could we give the reading of the bible some credit? At one time, a person was only considered "educated" when the holy bible was understood.
Amy Denn Perry via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Give credit how? Reading the Bible for mental health purposes? That's NOT a solution. These are people with real needs that require real assistance.
Luisa Inez Newton via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Texas remains stingy regarding all health services, whether for women's annual PAP smears or psychiatric care. And reading the Bible is more likely to drive people crazy than help in any regard.
Nydia Tapia Gonzales via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Mass shootings could turn into battles. Question is; who would win the war?