Education

This fact sheet outlines resources and strategies for mental health consumers to achieve educational goals, including trade school and higher education.

Thirty percent of all college freshman report feeling overwhelmed a great deal of the time, and 30% of college freshman also felt so depressed it was difficult to function. Fortunately, there are plenty of mental health resources available on and off campus.

30% of all college freshmen report feeling overwhelmed a great deal of the time, and 30% of college freshmen also felt so depressed it was difficult to function. There are resources available on and off campus, such as counseling centers, writing and tutoring centers, and various programs and clubs.

In this video, Paige O’Sullivan, a former recreational therapist with the Collaborative, introduces us to supported education. She goes over what supported education is and the types of support that she offered in her previous role.

Students with mental illnesses often withdraw from college before completing their degree. Our manual discusses an evidence-based distance supported education intervention that promotes campus engagement, utilizing strategies such as identifying interests and finding opportunities on campus.

Learn about what education specialists may do to support students, including improving social relationships!

This one page document highlights Supported Education at a glance. This includes a definition of Supported Education, why its important today, and what it looks like in practice. Additionally, this documents details what an Educational Specialist is and how they work with students to achieve education goals.

This is a resource to educate and inform college students, faculty, and staff about the innovative mental health initiatives on college campuses throughout the U.S.

This guide aids people with disabilities in achieving education goals, covering finding schools, managing disability and education, and job searching. Includes funding and support resources. Individuals, support personnel, case managers, or family/friends can use this resource.

Our supported education specialist identified 20 apps that can help support campus engagement. These apps, which focus on productivity, mental health, finances, social support, and more, can be used on your phone! Check them out to support your success as a college student.