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Follow NAMI Follow JED English Español ( Spanish ) About This Guide About This Guide Mental Health Statistics About the Authors Get Involved With NAMI & JED Taking Care of Your Mental Health Taking Care of Your Mental Health Getting Support Crisis Planning & Suicide Prevention Mental Health Conditions Relationships & Self-Care Relationships Dorm Life Staying Healthy Mental Health, Identity, and Race Mental Health and Sexual Orientation Mental Health and Race Other Ways to Take Care of Your Mental Health Staying Safe Substances Sexual Harassment & Sexual Assault Self-Advocacy, HIPAA, & FERPA Self-Advocacy HIPAA & FERPA Resources 988 vs. 911 More Resources Mental Health College Guide Newsletter Sign-Up About This Guide Find out how to use this guide to find exactly the kind of support and information you’re looking for. Relationships & Self-Care Find tips on how to adjust to your new living situation, take care of yourself and manage new relationships. Taking Care of Your Mental Health In this section you can find information on coping with a current diagnosis in a new environment, finding and speaking with health-care providers, and learning about peer groups and other support. Self-Advocacy, HIPAA, & FERPA You have rights related to your mental and physical health and academic support in college. Learn what they are and how to advocate for your needs. Mental Health, Identity, and Race Bringing your full self to campus can really help you find your place. This section will dive into identity and mental health resources and tips specific to LGBTQ students and students of color. Staying Safe This section is packed with resources on navigating difficult situations you may face. You’ll find information about recreational substance use and misuse, what toxicity looks like in relationships, and how to help yourself or your friends avoid or manage dangerous or risky situations. Resources Everything you need to know to handle an emergency or mental health crisis. Our Stories Brian Thomas 24 years old Stressing out over assignments and exams drove me to isolate myself and not ask for help. If I could do it over, I would tell myself to ask for help and collaborate with others as much as possible to feel less alone and supported during those anxious college years. Bruny Kenou 24 years old My advice is to take note and find what makes you feel more centered, and combine it with mental health resources that are available to you to maximize your wellness when you feel off-balanced. once you are centered, the good academic performance is likely to follow. Lalima Saini 19 years old College was a terrifying new adjustment, but it was also the place that gave me opportunities to better my mental health. Coming from an environment where discussions of seeking professional help were frowned upon, taking advantage of on campus counseling resources opened up new avenues for me and my self-advocacy. Shannon McCreesh 21 years old It may seem like everyone knows exactly what they’re doing in college, but the reality is, no one does. Once you start accepting the fact that you do not have to have anything figured out, the burden you’re carrying gets lighter. Imaan Siddiqi 20 years old College is what you make of it…there is no cookie cutter experience. Do things in a way that makes sense to you and if someone thinks you won’t succeed, prove them wrong. Learn More With Our Newsletter! First Name Last Name Email (Required) Follow NAMI Follow JED Privacy Policy Terms of Use © 2024, NAMI and JED. All rights reserved. We’re Here For you! If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health, suicide or substance use crisis or emotional distress: Reach out 24/7 to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) by dialing or texting 988” or using chat services at suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat to connect to a trained crisis counselor. Get crisis text support via the Crisis Text Line by texting NAMI” to 741-741. Get a list of mental health and suicide-prevention...