The rise in student wellness applications arrives at a time when mental health problems among college students have dramatically risen. Three out of five U.S. college students experience overwhelming anxiety, and two of five students reported debilitating depression, according to a 2018 survey from the American College Health Association.

Despite the epidemic, though, only around 15 percent of undergraduates seek help at university counseling center. These apps have begun to fill students' needs by providing ongoing access to traditional mental health services without barriers such as counselor availability or stigma.

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