{"id":670827,"date":"2026-09-03T18:45:07","date_gmt":"2026-09-03T18:45:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/670827\/"},"modified":"2026-09-03T18:45:07","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T18:45:07","slug":"university-counseling-center-partners-with-mantra-health-to-expand-virtual-mental-health-support-theu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/670827\/","title":{"rendered":"University Counseling Center partners with Mantra Health to expand virtual mental health support \u2013 @theU"},"content":{"rendered":"

University of Utah students now have access to\u00a0Mantra Health<\/a>, a virtual mental health platform that provides free, flexible support wherever they are.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Offered through the University Counseling Center (UCC), Mantra Health connects students with mental health professionals for in-the-moment support and expands access to virtual mental health services.\u00a0<\/p>\n

For the first time, students\u00a0residing\u00a0outside Utah can access virtual therapy at no cost through the university. Students studying abroad will also have expanded access to therapy.\u00a0<\/p>\n

More University of Utah students are reporting mental health concerns. According to the Healthy Minds Study conducted at the U in winter 2026, 32% of student participants reported having been diagnosed with depression, up from 24% in 2020. Anxiety diagnoses increased from 26% to 36% during the same period.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Students also report challenges\u00a0accessing\u00a0care. In the 2026 survey, 39%\u00a0identified\u00a0not having enough time as a reason for not receiving care, while 35% cited financial reasons.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cWe know students are balancing a lot, and finding the time or resources to seek mental health care can sometimes be challenging. Mantra Health gives students more flexibility in how and when they connect with support, including the ability to talk with a mental health professional when they need someone in the moment,\u201d said Scott McAward, executive director of the University Counseling Center. \u201cOur goal is to make it easier for students to take that first step and get connected to the level of support that\u2019s right for them.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Mantra Health gives\u00a0students\u00a0flexible ways to connect with mental health support at no cost. Depending on their needs, students can access two services:\u00a0<\/p>\n