#117 – Supporting Your Student’s Mental Health: A Conversation with Dr. Bianca Busch, The College Psychiatrist

College Parent Central Podcast

If you want to know how to best support your college student through potential mental health or anxiety issues, who better to ask than a psychiatrist? That’s exactly what Vicki and Elizabeth did in this episode. We were joined by Dr. Bianca Busch, founder of The College Psychiatrist, a medical practice that works with college students and their families. Dr. Busch emphasized that each individual is on a unique journey at a potentially stressful time in their life. We learned so much from Dr. Busch about helping students overcome challenges, navigating school and career stressors, relationship issues and identity exploration. Some students may never need counseling or mental health services, others come to college knowing they want to connect with someone for support, and others may be taken by surprise when they find they now need support. Parents will find this episode helpful no matter what lies ahead. This conversation will help you be prepared to give appropriate parental support and also guide your student who may want to seek professional help.

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1. #117 – Supporting Your Student’s Mental Health: A Conversation with Dr. Bianca Busch, The College Psychiatrist (00:00:00)

2. Supporting College Students' Mental Health (00:00:10)

3. Parental Support and Communication During College (00:10:13)

4. Parental Involvement in College Mental Health (00:18:31)

5. Exploring College Mental Health Resources (00:26:42)

6. Navigating College Mental Health and Medication (00:41:36)

7. Addiction, Sleep, and College Support (00:54:54)

8. Addressing Test Anxiety and Mental Health (00:59:19)