Almost two-thirds (64%) of students who are considering dropping out of college cited emotional stress or personal mental health challenges as the reason--more than twice the percentage of those who cite the cost of attendance. The mental health crisis disproportionately impacts students of color, and there is also a critical lack of diversity in the health provider workforce. Given the severity of the mental health crisis on college campuses, higher education and government leaders may feel unsure about how to make a positive impact. This brief contains seven recommendations for higher education institutions and state policymakers that can contribute to a long-term strategy of improving institutional capacity to meet the mental health needs of today's college students.