How Parents Can Support College Student Mental Health

April 23, 2026 12:00 pm EDT/EST

This discussion was hosted live on the date noted above, you can view the recording and download the handouts below.

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Many parents worry about how to support their college student’s mental health while respecting their independence. Watch this previously hosted discussion with Peace At Home founder, Ruth Freeman, LCSW will interview Tanika Eaves, PhD and Jonathan Beazley, LMFT. Tanika is a professor at Fairfield University and Jonathan was a clinician at University of Connecticut mental health services. Together we’ll explore how you can support your college student’s mental health, recognize early warning signs, and stay connected from a distance.

Research shows that many mental health conditions first appear during late adolescence and early adulthood, making the college years a critical time for emotional support and early intervention. Parents continue to play an important role in helping young adults manage stress, build resilience, and seek help when needed.

This session will help you understand what your college student may be experiencing and provide practical strategies to support their well-being. Whether your child is preparing to leave for college or already navigating campus life, this conversation will empower you with tools to stay connected, support your student’s mental health, and help them thrive during this important stage of life.

Click the button below to watch the recording of this previously hosted Discussion and download the handouts.
In response to questions raised during this session, here are helpful follow-up resources:
- Book suggested by Tanika Eaves You’re Not Done Yet: Parenting Young Adults in an Age of Uncertainty By Dr. B. Janet Hibbs and Dr. Anthony Rostain
- Explore the Resource Guide – Protecting Your College Student’s Mental Health
  - The quick video library Your College Kid’s Mental Health, including Signs Your College Student is Struggling,
- Check out the Resource Guide- Teens and Young Adults
  - Foster independence, keep them safe with conversations, Trust and Support.
  - The Vital Link between Sleep and Schoolwork
  - Teen Mental Health and Substance Use
Find proven solutions to support your parenting journey in our Search Tool, Break the Screen Cycle 2026, Quick Tips, and Discussions with our Experts.
Questions? Please email us at Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com.

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Support Your College Student_ Challenges and Stressors for College Students

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Lunch and Learn Conversation: How Parents Can Support College Student – Lesson – 31331

Meet your Instructors

Ruth Freeman

Mental Health, School Age, Relationships,

LCSW

Tanika Eaves

Infants, Birth, Relationships,

PhD, LCSW, IMH-E®

Jonathan Beazley

Substance use and abuse, Adolescence and Young Adulthood, Parent-Teen Communication,

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How Parents Can Support College Student Mental Health

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