A Call for Change: Removing Barriers to Telehealth Mental Health Treatment for College Students

There are many obstacles to mental health care associated with regulatory restrictions on clinicians delivering services across state lines via audio, video, or other telehealth tools—limitations that adversely affect young people who need a doctor’s support while away from their home state for college, work, and travel. The Ruderman Family Foundation commissioned this white paper to examine these barriers to care and propose policy change grounded in research and a thorough understanding of how current medical licensing restrictions limit access to and continuity of care for young adults.

Published May 15, 2024