Nov 29, 2018 | Article, College Preparation, College Tips, Completing, Living Independently, Parenting, Preparing, Research & Advocacy
The headline may sound provocative, but it is necessary to help college parents focus on reality. Many of our students are not ready for college life. According to an article in the New York Times by authors, William Stixrud and Ned Johnson, experts on the topic...
Jul 14, 2018 | Article, Student Health, Student Success
Updated March 25, 2019 College Parents of America has long been concerned about issues involving student health. Most recently our concerns have focused on the complex mental health needs of college students. This is the third of several posts we will share...
Jul 6, 2018 | Article, Research & Advocacy, Student Health, Student Success
College Parents of America has long been concerned about issues involving student health. Most recently our concerns have focused on the complex mental health needs of college students. This is the second of several posts we will share regarding a) Starting the...
Feb 27, 2018 | Article, College Preparation, Parenting, Preparing, Resources, Student Success, Transitioning
A recent story by National Public Radio brought attention to the enormous value high school counselors provide within our schools and to our students and families. In addition to course registration, counselors are asked to be experts on so many topics and are...
Nov 2, 2016 | Article, Research & Advocacy, Student Health
This time of year – particularly with mid-terms can bring a great deal of stress in the lives of college students and their families. This is somewhat predictable given the high expectations and academic workloads. There are some things all parents need to know...
Mar 9, 2015 | Article, Completing, Research & Advocacy
This is an important article from The Atlantic. It highlights the complex issues surrounding how colleges and universities manage mental health issues of students. A key point to recognize is that despite clear rights of students, it is sometimes difficult to clearly...
Aug 16, 2014 | Article, Student Health, Transitioning
Depending on when your school starts, you’re probably about a week or few weeks from the start of classes. How do the college mental health experts at the Jed Foundation suggest that you spend those remaining days? Make a list. Think about things you wish you...
Apr 2, 2014 | Article, Completing
Student health centers are critical to student success. This is true on many levels. In recent years, we’ve seen data points like these: According to the National Alliance on Mental Health’s College Students Speak survey, 55% of college students or recent college...
Mar 11, 2014 | Article, Completing, Research & Advocacy
Facebook, the Jed Foundation and the Clinton Foundation, have teamed together to share potential warning signs that a friend might be in emotional distress and need your help. Since nearly half of students say that they have been so stressed at some...
