Find helpful resources for supporting mental health in college, including books, blog posts, podcasts, TED or TEDx Talks, and peer support communities.
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The Jed Foundation: Mental health resources designed for teens and young adults, including college students. Click here
Books
Blog Posts
- 10 Daily Habits to Boost Mental Health as a Student
- How to Cope with Disappointing Grades Without Spiraling?
- How to Manage Anxiety Before a Big Exam?
- How to Create a Dorm-Friendly Self-Care Routine?
- How to Handle Depression While Staying in School?
- 10 Calming Practices for Living with a Difficult Roommate
- How to Let Go of Comparing Yourself to Classmates?
- How to Set Boundaries With Roommates?
College Mental Health Podcasts
- College Is Fine, Everything’s Fine
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Hosted by two clinical psychologists who have worked extensively with college students. Episodes cover academic pressure, loneliness, roommates, friendships, relationships, perfectionism, adjustment, and the expectation that college should automatically be “the best years of your life.” - College Mental Health — Dr. Caroline Heim and Dr. Christian Heim
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A podcast specifically built around questions from college students. Topics include anxiety, negative thoughts, identity, friendships, comparison, emotional reactions, trauma, relationships, and managing the psychological challenges of university life. - Brain Matters Radio
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A long-running University of Alabama program focused on college mental health. Guests discuss depression, anxiety, relationships, suicide prevention, adjustment to college, academic concerns, and other issues affecting students.
- Mental Health in College: What Research Tells Us About Supporting Students — Student Affairs NOW
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A September 2026 episode discussing current research on college mental health. It covers financial stress, campus culture, student well-being, access to support, and practical changes colleges can make to help students struggling psychologically. - Mental Health in College — Tea for Teaching
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A 2026 episode with Harvard researcher Alexis Redding examining what research tells us about mental health during the college years. It also discusses how faculty and universities can respond when students are struggling. - Mental Health Support for Students — Make the Leap
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A 2026 episode covering depression, anxiety, chronic stress, financial pressure, family responsibilities, housing problems, and academic demands. It also explains different support options such as counseling, group therapy, peer support, and telehealth. - “College Is Your Best Four Years” and Other Lies We Tell Young Adults — The Anxious Achiever
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Harvard researcher Alexis Redding challenges unrealistic expectations about the college experience. The episode discusses loneliness, financial pressure, belonging, mentoring, and why struggling during college does not mean someone is failing at adulthood. - The College Transition and Mental Health — Nimble Youth
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A 2026 episode about depression and anxiety during the transition to college. It discusses recognizing symptoms, substance use, sleep, social pressures, getting professional help, and how families can support students from a distance. - The Hidden Crisis: Student Loneliness and How to Fix It — Inner Voice
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A 2026 discussion about loneliness, belonging, depression, identity, social support, and why students can appear to be functioning while struggling privately. It also looks at how stronger connections and earlier support can help. - Is There a College Mental Health Crisis? — Chasing Life With Dr. Sanjay Gupta
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Dr. Sanjay Gupta speaks with psychologist Dr. Nance Roy about depression and anxiety on college campuses. The episode examines social pressure, academic stress, adjustment difficulties, and practical ways students can protect their mental health during the semester.
TED & TEDx Talks About College Mental Health
- How Can We Solve the College Student Mental Health Crisis? — Dr. Tim Bono
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Psychology professor Tim Bono examines how unrealistic expectations about achievement and happiness can affect college students. He challenges the idea that success alone will automatically produce emotional well-being. - Mental Health for College Students: Learning to Speak Up! — Melissa Shuman Zarin, Ph.D.
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Focuses on depression, anxiety, and other mental-health problems that may go unnoticed on college campuses. It discusses recognizing when another student may be struggling and taking action rather than assuming someone else will help. - Student Mental Health: The Journey Towards Change — Peter Hedley and Nancy Turner
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Examines stress, anxiety, depression, and sleep problems among university students and how these difficulties can affect academic performance. The speakers also discuss ways universities can create environments that better support student mental health. - How to Make Learning Support Mental Wellbeing — Philip Colligan
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Examines the relationship between higher education and mental health and how the way learning is structured can either increase or reduce student distress. The talk offers practical ideas for creating educational environments that support both learning and psychological well-being.
Peer Support Communities
- Togetherall: An anonymous online mental health community moderated by clinicians, available through participating universities and organizations. Click here
- The Tribe: Online peer communities focused on different mental health challenges. Click here
- Active Minds: A student-focused mental health organization offering opportunities to connect with campus mental health advocates. Click here
College Mental Health Apps
- TimelyCare: Health & Well-being
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A student-focused virtual health and mental-health platform used by participating colleges and universities. Depending on the school, students may have access to counseling, on-demand emotional support, psychiatric care, health coaching, medical care, and student-success coaching. - Welltrack Boost
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A CBT-based mental-health app available through many universities and other organizations. It includes mood check-ins, self-assessments, educational programs, and practical tools for working on stress, anxiety, depression, and unhealthy thought patterns. - Daylio Journal — Mood Tracker
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A popular mood and habit tracker that lets students quickly record mood, sleep, studying, social activity, exercise, classes, and other daily experiences. Reviewing patterns can help identify whether certain routines, classes, relationships, or habits are connected with changes in mood.
