Support Your College Student's Mental Health
About this episode
This episode discusses how parents can support their college students' mental health while respecting their independence.
Letting go isn’t easy—especially when your child heads off to college. Suddenly, you have less insight into their daily life, fewer ways to help, and a whole new set of worries about their well-being. In this honest and deeply reassuring conversation, Peace At Home founder Ruth Freeman, LCSW, is joined by college mental health experts Tanika Eaves, PhD, LCSW, and Jonathan Beazley, LMFT, to explore how parents can stay connected and supportive—while still honoring their young adult’s growing independence. The college years are a critical window for mental health, with many conditions first emerging during this stage of life. This discussion helps you understand what’s typical, what might be a red flag, and how to respond in ways that truly help. You’ll learn how to recognize early warning signs like changes in communication, class attendance, or social behavior—and why how you talk with your college student matters just as much as what you say. Most importantly, this conversation will help you shift from worry and guesswork to calm, confident support—so your child feels understood, not pressured, during one of the biggest transitions of their life. In this episode, you’ll learn…
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