Managing My Mental Health As A College Freshman: A Son And His Mom Share Their Story

If your child is heading off to college and taking their mental health struggles with them, this episode is for you.  Kyle, who just finished his freshman year at Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa, and his mom, Anne, talk with our hosts, Amy O. (aka, the mom) and Dr. Lisa (aka, the psychologist) about their strategies for success and lessons learned from bumps in the road.You’ll hear Kyle talk bravely about his mental health journey, the resources that support him on campus, and the low point that prompted him to ask for help.  Anne shares how she got through this first year despite all her worries and explains the framework that let her know how Kyle was doing day to day.So put in your earbuds, take this 30 minutes for you and join our conversation because mental health matters.SHOW NOTES LINKS:Choices Fair 2022CATCH Spring 2022 Lunch and Learn:  Creating a Game Plan for Your College Freshman with Mental Health Struggles with Bonnie Lane Cornell Collegemusic credit 3 Water Springs by Ian Post© CATCH 2022 To find all of the resources CATCH provides to caregivers of young people struggling with their mental health, go to www.catchiscommunity.org.Follow us on social media Facebook/Instagram/YouTube/Bluesky: @catchiscommunityCATCH, Community Action Together for Children's Health, is a 501(c)3 that provides support and education for families around mental health topics. Original content and materials from CATCH and its collaborators are for informational purposes only. They are provided as a general resource and are not specific to any person or circumstance.