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Alexis Redding - Mental Health in College, Häftad

Häftad, Engelska, 2026

Mental Health in College

What Research Tells Us About Supporting Students

Av Alexis Redding

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An essential, research-driven guide that reimagines what it means to support the well-being of today's college students With concerns about student mental health on the rise, Alexis Redding and contributors draw on expertise across disciplines to offer practical strategies and deep insight for those on the front lines: student affairs professionals, faculty, advisors, counseling center staff, and families. This timely book addresses the most pressing mental health issues facing undergraduates, delivering an actionable blueprint to help colleges build caring, inclusive communities where all students can thrive. Blending compelling student stories, expert analysis, and actionable strategies, Mental Health in College explores the full spectrum of the college experience: from the pressures of admissions and financial stress to challenges faced by student veterans, community college students, and those navigating post-graduate uncertainty. Each chapter features cutting-edge research alongside innovative "Voices from the Field" vignettes focused on experienced practitioners,. The book moves beyond a clinical focus, offering institution-wide solutions and frameworks that promote belonging, resilience, and holistic well-being for all students. Given our increasing awareness of student mental health concerns, this work equips higher ed professionals with the vision and tools to lead meaningful change. It is both a call to action and a practical playbook for creating a culture of care, ensuring every student has the support they need to succeed—personally, academically, and professionally after graduation.
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Alexis Redding is a developmental psychologist with twenty-five years of experience supporting college students. She is faculty cochair of higher education and a lecturer on education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, where she teaches courses on student development and student affairs and directs a professional program on college student mental health. She is coauthor of The End of Adolescence: The Lost Art of Delaying Adulthood, and her work has been featured in The Atlantic, New York Times, Harvard Business Review, and Teen Vogue.

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"Mental Health in College arrives at a critical moment for higher education. For many colleges, creating a caring community for student mental health has become a priority, and this book empowers institutions to do this work through a comprehensive, research-informed approach. Moving beyond clinical care alone, it offers a compelling vision for cultivating campus-wide cultures of students thriving." - Lynn Perry Wooten, PhD, President of Simmons University "College is more than parties and problem sets. Clear, concise, and compassionate, Mental Health in College powerfully illuminates the reality students face as they work towards a degree in our ever-changing world. Redding gives us the definitive guide to help support student success and wellbeing that every educator and administrator needs to read." - Anthony Abraham Jack, author of Class Dismissed: When Colleges Ignore Inequality and Students Pay the Price"Mental Health in College is a timely, research-driven, highly practical guide to addressing the mental health crisis on college campuses today. What makes it stand out is its cross-disciplinary approach and its focus on supporting all students, not just the ones who receive counseling services. This book delivers clear, actionable ideas for faculty, administrators, and other higher ed professionals who are ready to make real change. This book is a must-read and will change lives!" - Lindsey Pollak, New York Times Bestselling Author of Getting From College to Career: Your Essential Guide to Succeeding in the Real World

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