Use of mental health services by black students at a predominantly white university: A three-year study.

During three academic years, 87 black students were counseled at the mental health clinic of a private western university. Their pattern of clinic use was compared with that of white students, and differences and similarities delineated in presenting problems, symptoms syndromes, and duration and termination of treatment. Knowledge of these problems and patternsmay aid mental health professionals; as well as college counselors and administration in planning adequate support services for minority students.