GRAND FORKS — Programs to provide mental health support to students at the University of North Dakota have driven more people to utilize the University Counseling Center’s services, said its associate director of operations.

Carolyn Broden said the decrease in stigma around mental health and therapy and more accessibility to services through telehealth are other factors that have led to an upward trend in clients.

“The importance at the university, at the highest level, shows support for mental health and the need for it along with student government also helps us be able to provide a lot of services to students.”

The Green Bandana Project is one of the programs that has raised visibility for the center, which will be holding a training session Saturday, Oct. 4. The program consists of

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