There are many ways that parents, families, friends, caregivers, or supporters in any role can help college students throughout their time in college, especially as it pertains to their mental health.
This can include items like:
- Teaching them how to recognize mental health issues so they know what to do should they ever face them.
- Being an active listener to support them when they are dealing with complex issues, especially during highly emotional points of a semester or if they are having difficulty landing that internship or entry-level role.
- Collaborating with them to create a mental health plan.
- and more!
To read about these pieces, and get some more detailed advice, we suggest reading ‘How to Support Your Child During Their Time in College‘ from Journey To College, a web resource sponsored by the Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development.
