The number of college students reporting clinically significant mental health symptoms has doubled
in the last decade (Lipson, Zhou, Abelson, Heinze, Jirsa, Morigney, Patterson, Singh, & Eisenberg,
2022). As students seek help in greater numbers, higher education leaders are considering the role
of digital mental health interventions (DMHIs).This guide is intended to help higher education leaders make informed decisions about selecting DMHIs. DMHIs refer to the use of digital technologies for mental health support, prevention, and
treatment. DMHIs provide behavioral and psychological strategies through technological features,
including websites, mobile applications (“apps”), wearables, virtual reality, and online platforms.