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College Mental Health Resources Database: A Vital Tool for Students
📢 NEW RESOURCE ALERT! For National Mental Health Awareness Month, Tracey Schwartz and I created a FREE comprehensive College Mental Health Resources Database covering over 30 institutions, with more added weekly.
This database helps students evaluate college fit by comparing:
-Services included in tuition
-Unique mental health support offerings
-Licensed professionals on staff
-Specialized resources (recovery, eating disorders, etc.)
-Diversity-focused support
Mental health
Anne Johnson
May 94 min read
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What are Reasonable Accommodations for Mental Health Concerns in College?
Preparing a college-bound student with mental health needs? Early research on campus accommodations is key to supporting academic success
Anne Johnson
Mar 266 min read
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Checking In on Your College Freshman: A Mental Health Self-Assessment Checklist for October
Checking in on your freshman’s well-being during this time can be helpful, but it’s also important to guide them in developing the skills
Anne Johnson
Oct 10, 20245 min read
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Should You Write About Mental Health in Your College Essay? A Guide for Parents of Juniors and Seniors
Many students are contemplating their Common App essay. For students who have dealt with mental health challenges, the question arises
Anne Johnson
Sep 25, 20245 min read
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How to Manage College Application Anxiety: 8 Tips for Parents and Students
Read on for my 8 tips to manage college application anxiety. Taking a proactive, compassionate approach can guide your child through this
Anne Johnson
Sep 18, 20245 min read
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6 Tips for Supporting Your High Schooler Through College Admissions and Mental Health Challenges
Below are 6 tips for supporting your child through the college admissions process if they have a mental health condition and even if they
Anne Johnson
Sep 11, 20245 min read
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How to Navigate Post-High School Options with Mental Health in Mind - Hear from a Parent Who Has Been There Before
Navigating Post-High School Options with a Child with Mental Health can feel lonely, but you're not alone. Find support & hope from a parent
Anne Johnson
Jul 31, 202432 min read
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An Interview with a Mental Health Counselor on the College Search and Transition
Transitioning to college or beginning the search for a college can pose challenges, particularly for students who have mental health...
Anne Johnson
Jul 10, 20241 min read
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Video Interview - Exploring Recovery Support @ Virginia Commonwealth University
In this video, I had the privilege of interviewing Tom Bannard, the Assistant Director for Recovery Support at Virginia Commonwealth...
Anne Johnson
Jul 2, 20242 min read
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Mental Health Accommodations in College: Can a College Kick You Out For Mental Health?
As you are thinking ahead to your teenager starting college, you might have wondered how mental health accommodations work, especially if...
Anne Johnson
May 22, 20245 min read
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Navigating Teen Mental Health and Social Media in the College Admissions Process
If we have a teenager or work with one, we know that social media influences all aspects of their lives, including their mental health...
Anne Johnson
May 15, 20245 min read
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Mental Health Resources For Teens
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which is dedicated to raising awareness about mental health issues and advocating for support and...
Anne Johnson
May 8, 20243 min read
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Alternative Paths After High School: A Conversation with a Clinical Social Worker
This week, we are taking a break from our regularly scheduled blog series to have a conversation with a friend of mine who is a licensed...
Anne Johnson
Apr 17, 20241 min read
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