In choosing a college, make sure to consider the quality of mental health services available. Some colleges and universities provide very limited mental health services. Some things to consider include whether: there are both therapists and psychiatrists on staff, there is a cap on the number of appointments, there is the recommended ratio of 1 professional staff to every 1000 or 1500 students, services are available after-hours, there is wait for appointments, there is a fee for services.