Mental Health in Higher Ed: Is the Crisis Narrative Getting in Our Way?

Organizations and influencers are quick to talk about an explosion in mental health issues, but the evidence points to a rather different set of issues – a generation facing natural yet unprecedented concerns, an overreliance on treatments, and an overwhelming demand for solutions and quick-fix interventions. Could it be that the ‘crisis narrative’, which has emerged over the past two decades, is directly impeding our collective efforts to respond effectively?