Factset: FactSet Research Systems Inc.2019. Market indices are shown in real time, except for the DJIA, which is delayed by two minutes. "It's very likely that someone in the fraternity is struggling with their mental health." "In a frat setting, it's probably rare for a guy to speak up," said Haines, 21. "Having emotional issues in general is frowned upon in our society based on traditional gender roles," she said.Īustin Haines, ATO chapter president at the University of Florida, agreed. Glick noted that it's especially valuable for the fraternity to address mental health, since it can be more difficult for men to seek help. Related: Stressed or in love? This bracelet can figure it out
"Those raised concern about ongoing mental health issues." "Over the years, we've had some members who've committed suicide," Smiley told CNNMoney. The topic of mental health hits close to home for ATO, which has 140 chapters around the country and some 10,000 undergraduate members. "Mental health is not a sexy topic."Īccording to Wynn Smiley, CEO of Alpha Tau Omega National Fraternity, ATO approached Talkspace about the partnership after a staff member brought the startup to his attention. Because of stigma, people prefer to suffer in silence," said Talkspace cofounder Roni Frank at the Future of Therapy conference earlier this year. Related: Meet the 78-year-old Crisis Text Line counselorĪnd there are more people in need of mental health counseling than just those who seek help. "There's also anxiety about performance - people who are perfectionists driving to do 100% all the time." Around social stuff, personal identity, 'Where do I fit in in this new social circle?'" Katherine Glick, a therapist who works with Talkspace, told CNNMoney. Anxiety and depression are the top reasons college students seek help. Some schools, like the University of California system, have responded with concrete plans to beef up its staff. Many colleges are so strapped for resources that students have to wait weeks before they're able to see a counselor.