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Part I. Helping yourself and others -- Applying and transitioning to school -- Should I stay or should I go? -- Getting the help you need -- What kind of therapy do I need? -- Medication -- Maintaining your gains and self-care -- Supporting others -- Feeling different, being different -- Part II. Diagnosis -- What is neurodivergence? -- Adjustment and anxiety disorders -- Mood disorders and psychosis -- Behavioral disorders : borderline personality disorder, self-harm, eating disorders, and addictions
"College Mental Health 101: A Guide for Students, Parents, & Professionals reviews the various factors and considerations involved with managing the college admissions, selection, and enrollment processes with mental health concerns, as well as how to manage mental health as a college student. It provides guidance around relevant topics such as choosing a college; therapists and therapy modalities; accommodations; handling difficult conversations; self-care; supporting others; mental health diagnoses; hospitalization; neurodivergence; medication; and being a student in a marginalized group. It includes reflection questions, exercises, and checklists throughout for one to explore and support their mental health needs. It also provides quotes from current and former college students, parents, and college-related or mental health professionals to support one in their own understanding of their college mental health experience"-- Provided by publisher