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News,24 Jul 2025,15 mins

Should mental health be the responsibility of universities?

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When it comes to mental health, are institutions really letting students down? Or is the expectation placed on them part of the issue? BBC health reporter Joe McFadden has been hearing from students, parents, lecturers, and experts for BBC InDepth. BBC InDepth is the home of the best news analysis, with fresh perspectives that challenge assumptions and deep reporting on the biggest issues of the day. You can find more articles from InDepth - like this one - on the BBC News website and app. For support and information on any of the issues raised in this report, head to the BBC Action Line website. (Image: Jodi Lai/BBC)

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