Mental Health in College
What Research Tells Us About Supporting Students
Seiten
2026
Harvard Educational Publishing Group (Verlag)
9798895570753 (ISBN)
Harvard Educational Publishing Group (Verlag)
9798895570753 (ISBN)
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Driven by up?to?date research, the guide blends student narratives with expert insights to tackle rising mental health challenges throughout the college experience. It presents practical strategies for building caring, inclusive communities and empowering professionals to support every student's success.
An essential, research-driven guide that reimagines what it means to support the well-being of today's college students
With concerns about student mental health on the rise, Alexis Redding and contributors draw on expertise across disciplines to offer practical strategies and deep insight for those on the front lines: student affairs professionals, faculty, advisors, counseling center staff, and families. This timely book addresses the most pressing mental health issues facing undergraduates, delivering an actionable blueprint to help colleges build caring, inclusive communities where all students can thrive.
Blending compelling student stories, expert analysis, and actionable strategies, Mental Health in College explores the full spectrum of the college experience: from the pressures of admissions and financial stress to challenges faced by student veterans, community college students, and those navigating post-graduate uncertainty. Each chapter features cutting-edge research alongside innovative "Voices from the Field" vignettes focused on experienced practitioners,. The book moves beyond a clinical focus, offering institution-wide solutions and frameworks that promote belonging, resilience, and holistic well-being for all students.
Given our increasing awareness of student mental health concerns, this work equips higher ed professionals with the vision and tools to lead meaningful change. It is both a call to action and a practical playbook for creating a culture of care, ensuring every student has the support they need to succeed—personally, academically, and professionally after graduation.
An essential, research-driven guide that reimagines what it means to support the well-being of today's college students
With concerns about student mental health on the rise, Alexis Redding and contributors draw on expertise across disciplines to offer practical strategies and deep insight for those on the front lines: student affairs professionals, faculty, advisors, counseling center staff, and families. This timely book addresses the most pressing mental health issues facing undergraduates, delivering an actionable blueprint to help colleges build caring, inclusive communities where all students can thrive.
Blending compelling student stories, expert analysis, and actionable strategies, Mental Health in College explores the full spectrum of the college experience: from the pressures of admissions and financial stress to challenges faced by student veterans, community college students, and those navigating post-graduate uncertainty. Each chapter features cutting-edge research alongside innovative "Voices from the Field" vignettes focused on experienced practitioners,. The book moves beyond a clinical focus, offering institution-wide solutions and frameworks that promote belonging, resilience, and holistic well-being for all students.
Given our increasing awareness of student mental health concerns, this work equips higher ed professionals with the vision and tools to lead meaningful change. It is both a call to action and a practical playbook for creating a culture of care, ensuring every student has the support they need to succeed—personally, academically, and professionally after graduation.
Alexis Redding is a developmental psychologist with twenty-five years of experience supporting college students. She is faculty cochair of higher education and a lecturer on education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, where she teaches courses on student development and student affairs and directs a professional program on college student mental health. She is coauthor of The End of Adolescence: The Lost Art of Delaying Adulthood, and her work has been featured in The Atlantic, New York Times, Harvard Business Review, and Teen Vogue.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 21.4.2026 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | 9 Illustrations, unspecified |
| Verlagsort | Cambridge |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 152 x 229 mm |
| Gewicht | 454 g |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Familie / Erziehung |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik ► Didaktik | |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik ► Erwachsenenbildung | |
| ISBN-13 | 9798895570753 / 9798895570753 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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