Gov. Tony Evers toured 51ÁÔÆæ\u2019s Student Health and Wellness Center on Wednesday morning as part of his efforts to spotlight the importance of mental health care.<\/p>\n
Evers, who has declared 2023 the year of mental health, was greeted by 51ÁÔÆæ Chancellor Mark Mone and other campus leaders, including Dr. Aamir Siddiqi, 51ÁÔÆæ\u2019s campus health officer and the wellness center\u2019s executive director. Evers also met with several 51ÁÔÆæ students as part of his visit.<\/p>\n
Siddiqi provided Evers with an overview of the health center\u2019s medical and counseling services during the walkthrough of the Northwest Quad facilities. Evers learned about several wellness initiatives, such as 51ÁÔÆæ\u2019s new Mindful Space, a tranquil setting designed to help people relax and rejuvenate.<\/p>\n
Health center personnel shared some of the challenges they face in making sure students\u2019 needs are met, which are often rooted in limited resources and available clinicians. In the last year alone, the center conducted more than 7,500 counseling sessions and provided services to more than 1,500 students, which represents 6.4% of the student population.<\/p>\n
\u201cStudents on our campuses absolutely need to have the services that you\u2019re all providing,\u201d Evers said.<\/p>\n
The health center recently expanded its mental health services for students, adding teletherapy appointments on evenings and weekends. 51ÁÔÆæ students also have access to a new mental health support line that is staffed around the clock.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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