Imagine you go off to a college thousands of miles, or even just a couple hours away, you don't know anyone there, and you're filled with anxiety on top of mental health issues you already struggle with. Yes you can go see a counselor, but do they really know what you are going through at your age and in the society we live in today? Do they share the same experiences and feelings as you? Integrating a group therapy program onto all college campuses would be very beneficial to students whose mental health affects them in school and in their personal lives. While personalities can possibly clash, sharing experiences with people and having somewhere safe to talk is important because college students can properly deal with their mental health …show more content…
While some schools do have group services on campus, not all do and that is a problem. According to the Boston University Student Health Services, therapy groups are safe, confidential, and supporting environments. They can be useful in helping students to improve relationships, connect with others, and learn how to manage mental health issues. There is something comforting about sharing the same experiences with people and knowing you're not alone. It also helps decrease isolation and expand your support network, all while working on gaining effective coping skills. Although group therapy cannot solve everyone's problems and might not be the right fit for certain people, giving access to people who will use this and gain from it is very important and might save somebody in many …show more content…
In order to make students want to be at school and succeed you have to give them the resources to deal with their own personal and mental issues which come before anything else. You can't expect someone to show up everyday and put in 100% when they aren't even giving themselves 100%.
Research has shown that group therapy can be very beneficial for college students struggling with mental health issues. According to The Theory and Practice of Group Psychotherapy, by participating in a group setting, students have the opportunity to share their experiences, gain different perspectives, and develop a sense of belonging. Group therapy also offers a cost-effective approach, allowing counseling centers to reach a larger number of students with limited