Rethinking Campus Duty of Care: Thai Realities and Global Debates on Student Mental Health
Student mental health has become a central concern for universities around the world. Experts, families, and students are debating how much responsibility institutions should bear for psychological wellbeing. New research, high-profile cases, and growing demand for support are prompting reforms abroad and in Thailand. The key question is what an effective duty of care looks like in higher education and how it can be sustained.
A recent UK analysis highlighted gaps in campus mental health resources. A student with anxiety described being shuffled between services after seeking counseling. She said she felt like she was being passed from one service to another. Another student criticized a one-size-fits-all approach, where support sometimes amounted to clickable links rather than practical help. This narrative resonates beyond borders and underscores the need for robust, accessible support.