Student mental health crisis and the question of responsibility: Should universities invest more resources in prevention than intervention?

Commentary on: Barnett P, Arundell LL, Saunders R, et al. The efficacy of psychological interventions for the prevention and treatment of mental health disorders in university students: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Affect Disord. 2021;280(Pt A):381–406. doi: 10.1016 /j.jad.2020.10.060. Epub 2020 Nov 2. Implications for practice and research Mental health problems are prevalent in university students; but common disorders, such as depression and anxiety, respond to treatment The question remains of who is responsible for delivering interventions, and how best to deliver these Universities should consider preventative options, such as reducing cohort sizes, to enhance sense of community Context There is a mental health crisis in university students, with mental health problems becoming increasingly prevalent.1–3 Previously, it was thought that being a university student was a protective factor for mental health (as it was predominantly the economically...
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