A new Ruderman Family Foundation study finds that students struggling with mental health are increasingly stuck navigating a growing but fragmented campus support landscape. The report describes a “maze” effect as institutions expand services, but access paths and roles remain unclear for students seeking help. As colleges add counseling, crisis response, and specialized programs, students may still experience delays, duplicated referrals, and uncertainty about which provider can address their needs. The findings highlight the friction point between service capacity and student experience—especially for students facing urgent mental health concerns. The study’s framing points institutions toward operational improvements in intake, routing, and visibility of supports, rather than simply expanding the number of programs available.