New Mental Health Resource for Educators in College Guide

Oct 22, 2024

Since 2022, the Mental Health College Guide has helped more than 50,000 young adults navigate their college years. College life is about more than taking classes; it’s a time of transition, when young adults branch out into new support systems and become independent.

Created in partnership with The Jed Foundation, the College Guide is a one-stop online resource designed to help young adults understand mental health through the pressures of college.

Now, the College Guide has expanded to include new resources for college educators! In the new section for educators, professors, TAs, and administrators can find advice and strategies for providing support to students who are struggling. For educators who have ever wanted to understand their students’ approach to mental health, the College Guide can help with information such as:

• Examples of including mental health information into course materials
• Ways to support first-year students in their transition to independence
• How to recognize when a student is struggling
• Where to find mental health supports
• An exploration of social media’s influence on mental health
• What students look for in mental health support – and how educators can help

In the Mental Health College Guide, both students and educators will find information about the importance of self-care, how to be proactive about your mental health, and ways to find mental health services and supports. Visit collegeguide.nami.org to learn more.