The state of New Jersey has launched a new, ground-breaking partnership designed to provide enhanced mental health services to all students attending 44 colleges and universities in the state. The partnership, announced this week by Governor Phil Murphy and New Jersey Secretary of Higher Education Dr. Brian Bridges and described as the first of its kind in the nation, involves contracting with Uwill, a mental health and wellness platform founded in 2020....

As part of the Murphy Administration’s ongoing efforts to address the growing youth mental health crisis, Governor Phil Murphy and Secretary of Higher Education Dr. Brian Bridges today announced a partnership with Uwill – a mental health and wellness platform that will support students at 44 institutions of higher education throughout New Jersey. Beginning this month, this first-in-the-nation partnership will provide 24/7 access to free virtual mental...

Lindsey Mortenson, MD, is U-M’s inaugural chief mental health officer (CMHO). Appointed in April 2022 as a part of a strategic realignment in Student Life to strengthen collaboration between campus mental health services for undergraduate and graduate students, Mortenson’s role aligns with the university’s commitment to a comprehensive, collaborative and inclusive approach to student mental health and success. Mortenson is a national leader in college...

Community college students remain among the most diverse populations in higher education, and recent mental health trends highlight a growing need for diverse services for nontraditional learners. A 2021 survey from the American Psychiatric Association found more than 50 percent of community college students nationwide screened positive for symptoms of mental health conditions, but fewer than one in three sought treatment.   Columbus State Community...

Today, Babson College and Uwill, the leading teletherapy solution for colleges and students, announced a partnership to complement the college's existing counseling capabilities, and provide students additional mental health resources. As the mental health crisis continues to grow around higher education, Babson adds Uwill's proprietary technology to facilitate immediate appointments with licensed mental health counselors based on student needs. In...

Education Growth Partners fuels Uwill to accelerate company growth and expand student support NATICK, MA (May 2, 2023) – Uwill, the leading mental health and wellness solution for colleges and students, today announced it has completed a $30 million Series A funding round. The investment further cements Boston-based Uwill as one of the nation’s fastest growing EdTech companies and the preferred mental health partner of college leaders and students across...

The Andover community was informed about a new telecounseling resource for students on campus on March 27. The information came in an email to the entire school and faculty from the Rebecca M. Sykes Wellness Center (Sykes). Uwill is an online program that employs licensed clinicians from around Massachusetts; using the platform, students will be able to connect with a counselor for virtual therapy sessions. Bring Uwill to Your Campus in 10 Days! Uwill is...

Uwill, the leading mental health and wellness solution for colleges and students, is excited to celebrate its third year as an educational teletherapy partner of NASPA, Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. Beginning in 2020, NASPA and Uwill collaborate to promote and research mental health and wellness on college campuses nationwide. Uwill's innovative technology facilitates immediate appointments with licensed mental health counselors...

Mental health is the topic of the moment in education, and rightly so. Since the pandemic lockdowns, students of all ages are struggling to snap back to the previous "normality." Many are staying away from education with anxiety and other issues, and they are also facing pressure to "catch up" and "get back to normal" as if nothing had ever happened.   Bring Uwill to Your Campus in 10 Days! Uwill is the Teletherapy Educational Partner of NASPA Uwill is...

In a new episode of The Lumina Foundation’s “Today’s Students, Tomorrow’s Talent,” Uwill CEO Michael London joins fellow leaders in the college mental health space to discuss what schools can do to better support their students.     Michael and David Arnold, Assistant Vice President for Health, Safety, and Well-being Initiatives at NASPA discuss the findings of a recent survey by Uwill and NASPA which compiles insights from student affairs leaders...

Students on the University of Michigan’s Ann Arbor campus now have access to up to six free counseling sessions per year, including same-day appointments, thanks to an expanded partnership with the student teletherapy provider Uwill. And in an effort to promote mental health and well-being for U-M faculty and staff, University Human Resources has recently created and filled a new position of chief behavioral health strategist. Bring Uwill to Your Campus...

As the college mental health crisis continues, a growing number of community colleges are turning to teletherapy to better support students. Uwill, the leading mental health and wellness solution for college and students, today announced new partnerships with community colleges in Massachusetts, Michigan, and Wyoming. Bring Uwill to Your Campus in 10 Days! Uwill is the Teletherapy Educational Partner of NASPA Uwill is the Teletherapy Educational Partner...

Uwill, the leading teletherapy solution for colleges and students, today, announced a partnership with Grand View University to complement campus counseling and enhance individuality of options. Grand View students will have access to Uwill's mental health and wellness environment, including immediate appointments with licensed therapists who meet each student's unique needs and preferences. Bring Uwill to Your Campus in 10 Days! Uwill is the Teletherapy...

SUNY Ulster, today, announced a partnership with Uwill, the leading teletherapy solution for colleges and students, to enhance and expand the college's existing counseling capabilities. Research suggests that community college students may be in greater need of mental health support. Uwill's best-in-class technology facilitates immediate appointments with licensed mental health counselors based on student needs and preferences. Bring Uwill to Your Campus...

Though colleges are taking steps to address students’ mental-health needs on campus, student-affairs officials say that demand for treatment continues to exceed existing resources. That’s according to the findings of a new survey of student-affairs professionals at more than 100 colleges conducted by Naspa: Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education and Uwill, a teletherapy company that works with colleges. Nearly all respondents said college...

One of the big questions college leaders face is how they can protect students’ mental health. But NASPA’s new survey also shines a light on mental health among college employees, many of whom are struggling. The association partnered with teletherapy company Uwill to survey 131 student affairs professionals, including vice presidents of student affairs and heads of counseling centers, about mental health at colleges. Nearly 70% of respondents said...