Mental health access for Gen Z is at a breaking point. While we talk openly about a national mental health crisis, many Gen Z students and young professionals still struggle to access care that feels affordable, relevant, and built for how they actually live.
That was the focus of our conversation with Amari Morton, Founder and CEO of Greater Change Health. Amari shares his personal journey and the experiences that led him to rethink how mental health services are delivered to young people. We discuss why student utilization of counseling services often remains low despite growing need, and what colleges may be missing when mental health is treated as a compliance requirement rather than a strategic priority.
We also explore what “access to care” really means for a generation that studies, works, and lives online, and whether traditional campus counseling models are built for today’s students. Finally, Amari gives us a look at what Greater Change Health is building in 2026 to make therapy more accessible and affordable for all.
This episode challenges higher education and healthcare leaders to rethink how mental health services are structured, and who they’re truly designed to serve.
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