New survey data show students place high value on mental health but underuse campus counseling: while 93% say mental health is important and 73% trust campus services, only 18% actually received on‑campus counseling. The findings highlight stigma and access barriers in residence life. The report arrives as South Carolina State University reported a fatal residence‑hall shooting that left two students dead and one wounded, underscoring the intersection of safety crises and student mental‑health needs on some campuses.