{"id":24391,"date":"2023-04-11T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-11T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/?p=24391"},"modified":"2025-11-14T11:18:48","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T17:18:48","slug":"how-virtual-health-options-fill-gaps-in-care-for-college-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/how-virtual-health-options-fill-gaps-in-care-for-college-students\/","title":{"rendered":"How Virtual Health Options Fill Gaps in Care for College Students"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/how-virtual-health-options-fill-gaps-in-care-for-college-students\/#the-continued-adoption-and-evolution-of-telehealth\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">The continued adoption and evolution of telehealth<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/how-virtual-health-options-fill-gaps-in-care-for-college-students\/#opportunities-to-optimize-campus-health-resources\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Opportunities to optimize campus health resources<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/how-virtual-health-options-fill-gaps-in-care-for-college-students\/#how-telehealth-and-virtual-care-support-campus-health-resources\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">How telehealth and virtual care support campus health resources<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/how-virtual-health-options-fill-gaps-in-care-for-college-students\/#improved-access-to-mental-health-care\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Improved access to mental health care<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/how-virtual-health-options-fill-gaps-in-care-for-college-students\/#expand-services-and-diversity\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Expand services and diversity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/how-virtual-health-options-fill-gaps-in-care-for-college-students\/#more-affordable-healthcare\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">More affordable healthcare<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/how-virtual-health-options-fill-gaps-in-care-for-college-students\/#greater-convenience\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Greater convenience<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/how-virtual-health-options-fill-gaps-in-care-for-college-students\/#better-coordination-of-care\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Better coordination of care<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/how-virtual-health-options-fill-gaps-in-care-for-college-students\/#improved-outcomes\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Improved outcomes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/how-virtual-health-options-fill-gaps-in-care-for-college-students\/#how-can-timelycare-help-your-college-or-university-fill-gaps-in-care\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">How can TimelyCare help your college or university fill gaps in care?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"24391\" class=\"elementor elementor-24391\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c671caa elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"c671caa\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-82d2677 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"82d2677\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c3bd5c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3c3bd5c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Center for Collegiate Mental Health (CCMH) published its <a href=\"https:\/\/ccmh.psu.edu\/assets\/docs\/2022%20Annual%20Report.pdf\" data-lf-fd-inspected-p1e024bjanw4gb6d=\"true\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">2022 Annual Report <\/a>which explores the connections between dropping out of school and seeking counseling services. According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/nces.ed.gov\/ipeds\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)<\/a>, there was a 4.9% increase in college student dropout rates across the U.S. Given these national rates, the report concludes that offering comprehensive mental health support services on college campuses is necessary for the success and well-being of students.<\/p><p>The 2022 Annual Report compiled data from the 2021\u20132022 academic year from 180 college and university counseling centers, describing 190,907 unique college students seeking mental health treatment; 4,688 clinicians; and more than 1.2 million appointments. The report examined five years of data related to students\u2019 decision to voluntarily withdraw from school during counseling services.<\/p><p>The data sheds light on the difficulties faced by college campus mental health services. For instance, close to 80% of counseling centers indicated that they don&#8217;t offer regular extended hours. Additionally, more than 40% of counseling centers reported not being able to retain the majority of students who seek their services. The CCMH report also notes current trends in mental illness among college and university counseling centers:<\/p><ul><li>Anxiety, stress, and depression remain the most common issues reported by therapists but showed a slight decrease in 2021\u201322. Conversely, trauma assessed by clinicians noticeably increased.<\/li><li>Students are increasingly reporting social anxiety symptoms of over-generalized anxiety, with the largest increase being the concern of \u201cothers not liking me.\u201d Although academic distress has slightly declined, it remains higher than pre-pandemic levels. The largest increase in academic distress was in problems staying motivated in class.<\/li><li>The lifetime history of trauma has risen over the past 10 years, with childhood emotional abuse and sexual violence being the leading contributors to this increase.<\/li><li>Despite a declining trend over the past 10 years, \u201clifetime history of causing serious injury to another person\u201d marginally increased from 5.3% in 2020\u201321 to 5.7% in 2021\u201322.<\/li><\/ul><p>The report highlights the ongoing challenges faced by college students with regard to mental health and the importance of addressing these issues through comprehensive support services. Clearly, an efficient solution that caters to the needs of students without putting undue strain on campus resources is required.<\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the-continued-adoption-and-evolution-of-telehealth\"><\/span>The continued adoption and evolution of telehealth<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>COVID-19 highlighted the changing nature of healthcare delivery and the crucial role that technology plays. One reason for the growing adoption and evolution of technology in healthcare is the shortage of mental health professionals across the U.S. The federal government designated that almost 40% of people live in areas with a shortage of mental health professionals, with more than 60% of counties without a single psychiatrist.<\/p><p>Recently, at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beckershospitalreview.com\/telehealth\/the-next-chapter-in-care-delivery-how-to-fill-care-gaps-and-realize-the-promise-of-telehealth-and-automation.html#:~:text=1%20in%205%20Americans%20will,illness%20in%20a%20given%20year.&amp;text=1%20in%205%20children%2C%20either,a%20seriously%20debilitating%20mental%20illness.&amp;text=1%20in%2025%20Americans%20lives,bipolar%20disorder%2C%20or%20major%20depression.\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">Becker\u2019s Hospital Review\u2019s 12th Annual Meeting<\/a>, experts on <a href=\"https:\/\/timely.md\/blog\/hybrid-model-of-care-for-higher-education\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">virtual and hybrid care<\/a> discussed how innovations in digital health platforms are revolutionizing access to healthcare for those who cannot physically attend appointments. They highlighted how automated communication between patients and care teams are helping healthcare professionals monitor changes in a patient&#8217;s health and respond promptly.<\/p><p>In a separate American Medical Association (AMA) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ama-assn.org\/practice-management\/digital\/what-expect-telehealth-2023-here-are-5-predictions\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">Immersion Program webinar<\/a>, experts discussed the future of telehealth, emphasizing the potential for \u201ceyebrow-raising\u201d joint ventures between technology and healthcare professionals to create innovative telehealth solutions that will aggregate technologies to make virtual care easier to use. They predict that there will be greater efforts and investments to improve the usability of telehealth and to expand the number of people who can benefit from this technology.<\/p><p>Both the experts at Becker\u2019s Hospital and AMA agree that telehealth will continue to evolve into a more user-friendly and comprehensive solution that benefits patients, reduces workloads, and lowers costs.<\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"opportunities-to-optimize-campus-health-resources\"><\/span>Opportunities to optimize campus health resources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>The CCMH report along with the Becker\u2019s Hospital Review and the AMA webinar shed light on the areas where telehealth\u2014and its predicted advances\u2014can address the gaps in campus health resources, making sure that students have round-the-clock and equitable access to care. The report highlights several key statistics for counseling centers that have implications for engagement and retention of higher education students:<\/p><ul><li><strong>79.7%<\/strong> don\u2019t have regular extended hours, leaving a majority of students without easy access to dedicated 24\/7 mental health resources.<\/li><li><strong>40.4%<\/strong> don\u2019t retain almost all students who seek services, routinely referring them to external services, meaning that many colleges don\u2019t provide adequate support for students.<\/li><li><strong>70.8%<\/strong> reported that after-hours crisis services are not primarily handled by counseling center staff. The result is that a majority of college students don\u2019t have access to dedicated 24\/7 crisis support aligned with the school\u2019s care protocols.<\/li><li><strong>42.4%<\/strong> reported that clinicians regularly engage in remote work, suggesting that students are likely becoming familiar with receiving mental health care in a virtual setting.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e28fc21 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"e28fc21\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ade67cb 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href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/contact\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow noopener noreferrer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTalk to TimelyCare\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1098a6b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"1098a6b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6665be2 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"6665be2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap 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Here are a few practical examples of how colleges and universities can deliver comprehensive and accessible healthcare with virtual options that allow students to receive care from anywhere, at any time, and with greater convenience and affordability:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3a85020 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"3a85020\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-439ad1f ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"439ad1f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58ed8a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"58ed8a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"improved-access-to-mental-health-care\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Improved access to mental health care<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-10f9a54 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"10f9a54\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a53efe2 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"a53efe2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc95832 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bc95832\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Virtual mental health services allow students to receive care from anywhere, at any time, without physically visiting a clinic. This provides more options for a struggling student who can&#8217;t attend an in-person appointment because of, for example, a scheduling conflict. With virtual mental health services, students can access support online, via a phone or computer, at a time that works best for them.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a8041d5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"a8041d5\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-997b421 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"997b421\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-519922c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"519922c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"expand-services-and-diversity\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Expand services and diversity<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7ecbe81 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"7ecbe81\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2756e10 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"2756e10\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-002fe01 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"002fe01\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVirtual care allows students to access a wider network of mental health professionals, giving them more options for treatment and a diverse range of mental health providers. This is especially beneficial for underrepresented student groups. Virtual care can also allow students to choose from various therapeutic approaches to find the one that works best for them. This expanded network and variety of options make it more likely that students will find a mental health professional who can provide personalized care that\u2019s effective and aligned with their specific needs.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9173650 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"9173650\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-cad6a29 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"cad6a29\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f703975 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f703975\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"more-affordable-healthcare\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">More affordable healthcare<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ddb6652 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"ddb6652\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0e2d885 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"0e2d885\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1be2eb9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1be2eb9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>By eliminating the need for travel, insurance coverage, and other costs associated with in-person care, virtual health options can make healthcare more affordable for college students. And for students who live off campus, virtual health options mean they can receive mental or medical attention from the comfort of their own homes, saving money and reducing stress.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-fd8ecae elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"fd8ecae\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-feaa955 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"feaa955\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59d11eb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"59d11eb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"greater-convenience\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Greater convenience<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-aa2adb6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"aa2adb6\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-79573f4 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"79573f4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fbb04fe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fbb04fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>With virtual health options, students can easily schedule appointments and receive care from the comfort of their own home or dorm room. And, students who can&#8217;t afford to miss a day of classes to see a doctor can schedule a virtual appointment during a free hour in their day or evening without having to leave campus.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a5d382b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"a5d382b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3722385 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"3722385\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87395fc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"87395fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"better-coordination-of-care\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Better coordination of care<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-23dab63 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"23dab63\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-87ed856 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"87ed856\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9cef85 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e9cef85\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVirtual health options allow for easy communication and coordination between students, virtual healthcare providers, and the campus care team. For example, a student who needs in-person support but struggles to coordinate their schedule can receive support from the virtual care team to coordinate the in-person referral.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0fce48 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d0fce48\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"improved-outcomes\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Improved outcomes<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-73ab996 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"73ab996\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e0cf5ec ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"e0cf5ec\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-98407fc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"98407fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBy allowing students to receive care in a timely and convenient manner, virtual health options can lead to better health outcomes and improved overall well-being. Students with chronic health issues, for example, can receive virtual appointments with specialists and receive a timely diagnosis, leading to better management of their symptoms and improved overall well-being.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fcf951c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fcf951c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Health <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ama-assn.org\/system\/files\/ama-future-health-report.pdf\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">experts agree<\/a> that we\u2019re in an era of digitally enabled care that combines in-person and virtual care models to provide flexible, cost-effective, and clinically appropriate healthcare. And national surveys among physicians and patients show \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ama-assn.org\/system\/files\/ama-return-on-health-report.pdf\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">high rates of satisfaction among telemedicine users<\/a>.\u201d As a result of these trends, accelerated and accentuated by COVID-19, telehealth is revolutionizing how higher education delivers healthcare services.<\/p><p>Increasingly, colleges and universities are integrating virtual care solutions into their campus services by offering <a href=\"https:\/\/timely.md\/blog\/after-hours-mental-health-care-for-college-students\/?highlight=after-hours%20support\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">after-hours support<\/a>, providing <a href=\"https:\/\/timely.md\/blog\/continuity-of-care\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">continuity of care<\/a> by sharing records and collaborating, offering advanced mental health care through psychiatric services connected to the school rather than external\/community care, providing <a href=\"https:\/\/timely.md\/blog\/mental-health-support-when-a-tragedy-occurs\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">crisis support<\/a>, and alleviating the burden on overwhelmed campus resources. Telehealth has become an essential part of the solution for using technology to improve care access and experience for college students.<\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-can-timelycare-help-your-college-or-university-fill-gaps-in-care\"><\/span>How can TimelyCare help your college or university fill gaps in care?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>TimelyCare can enhance the overall wellness of college students by providing them with convenient access to virtual medical and mental health care. To achieve this, we have created a hybrid care model in collaboration with campus health resources, offering a comprehensive range of virtual services that include <a href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/mental-health\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">mental health counseling<\/a>, on-demand emotional support, medical care, psychiatry, health coaching, <a href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/basic-needs-support\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">basic needs support<\/a>, guidance for faculty and staff, and <a href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/digital-self-care\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">digital self-care content<\/a>.<\/p><p>Our virtual telehealth services allow educational institutions to use technology effectively to address gaps in care and provide 24\/7 support, ensuring that students receive continuous care. With both virtual and in-person options available, colleges and universities can create a comprehensive healthcare ecosystem that makes it easier for students to access care and reduces the burden on overworked healthcare providers. By utilizing TimelyCare\u2018s integrated telehealth solution, students can avoid costly hospital and urgent care bills and receive timely, effective care. With a focus on high-quality, high-touch care delivery, TimelyCare offers peace of mind to campus administrators, healthcare professionals, students, and their families.<\/p><p>Learn how TimelyCare\u2018s hybrid care model, delivered through telehealth and virtual services, can enhance your campus health resources. <a href=\"https:\/\/timely.md\/contact\/?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=contact_blog\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">Contact us today<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Center for Collegiate Mental Health (CCMH) published its 2022 Annual Report which explores the connections between dropping out of school and seeking counseling services. 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