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College mental health screenings going high-tech

Associated Press

May 23, 2011

To help deal with increased demand for services, more campus counseling centers are using computerized questionnaires to help them flag a serious problem more quickly than traditional paper-and-pencil evaluations. Though not a replacement for in-depth questioning or counseling, many counselors say high-tech methods like these appeal to students, who are often more comfortable communicating with smart phones, iPads and laptops. These therapists say these screenings also help them do their jobs better, and fine-tune therapy.

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