About two-thirds of Kentucky community college students surveyed last year say they have experienced depression or anxiety while 1 in 5 reported engaging in “self-injurious behavior.”
In response, the Kentucky Community and Technical College System is launching a Mental Health Strategy for its roughly 100,000 students.
KCTCS President Ryan Quarles told the Lantern that since taking on his role in 2023, he’s sought to prioritize mental health.
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