130. How to Ask for Help in College – with Psychologist Dr. Susan VanScoyoc

About this episode

Katie Azevedo discusses with Dr. Susan VanScoyoc how college students can effectively ask for help during challenging times.

Send me a message!🤓 College can make students feel all kinds of ways: thrilled at the freedom, excited at the possibilities, and overwhelmed with the independence that's suddenly expected of them. In my conversation with board-certified psychologist Dr. Susan VanScoyoc, we talk about how to ask for help when college gets hard — and why most students (and their parents) are getting this wrong. Dr. VanScoyoc is the founder of Campus Confidant, where she helps families navigate the emotional...

People in this episode

Host: Katie Azevedo

Guest: Dr. Susan VanScoyoc

Topics covered

• asking for help
• college challenges
• mental health
• psychology
• student support

Keywords

• college
• help
• psychologist
• emotional support
• independence

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Campus Confidant

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