The increasing rate of perceived stress in post-secondary has highlighted the need for mental health and counselling services throughout university and college campuses.[26][27][28] According to the American Psychological Association (APA), there was a 30% rise in students seeking psychological healthcare services on American campuses between the 2009-2010 and 2014–2015 academic year, with 61% of these students seeking counselling for anxiety, 49% seeking counselling for depression, 45% seeking counselling for stress, and 28% seeking counselling for concerns regarding academic performance.[29]