The shootings and lock-downs at American colleges and universities this year have raised serious questions about how institutions ensure the well-being of their faculty, staff and students. Beyond the headlines, however, a pressing issue is being overlooked: The number of college students suffering from mental illness is rapidly rising.

This trend clearly affects health and security on campus. But the silence surrounding it is not surprising. Mental illnesses are stigmatized in our society, despite the fact that most mental maladies can be treated. Unfortunately, most Americans with mental disorders receive no treatment. Silence only perpetuates that dismal situation.

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