College is a time of transition for young adults—new surroundings, relationships, academic expectations, professional expectations and financial responsibilities.

New circumstances often present added stress. The COVID-19 pandemic in particular has brought mental-health conversations to the forefront.

“As we all know, mental health was significantly impacted by the pandemic,” says Christine Civiletto, assistant vice chancellor for wellness at Northeastern University.

There is a silver lining, however, according to Civiletto—students are more open to talking about mental-health concerns and increasingly willing to reach out for help.

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