College Student Stress
As many families prepare to send their children off to college, it’s vital to help them prepare for the emotional and mental health challenges of perhaps being away from home for the first time, and/or adapting to the freedom of many community colleges or university campuses.
The Child Mind Institute empowers thousands of families with resources that can help parents make good decisions for and with their children. Whether you’re looking for resources about specific topics, concerns, or issues, they offer the most current thinking from experts and the experience of families who have been through it.
Child Mind has recently developed a number of articles that can help students acclimate to the challenges of new schools and new opportunities. They advocate that adolescents making the transition from high school to college need academic skills to ace the classwork, time-management skills to stay afloat, and emotional problem-solving skills to handle the challenges. Read on for more great tips!
