“College and Your Mental Health” Webinar in March

Making plans for college while living with a mental health condition

Our annual College and Your Mental Health program prepares students and parents for transition and success in a college environment for those living with a mental health condition. Our panel includes a student currently balancing college life and mental health challenges and administrators from Middlesex Community College, UMass Lowell, and Boston University.

Students, parents/caregivers, and high school counselors are invited to join our webinar—where your identity is private—on Monday, March 18th, 7:00–8:30 pm.

Topics include:
Mental health-friendly signs to look for when applying to colleges
Disclosing a diagnosis
Life skills to master before the 1st term
Family communication plans
Privacy laws surrounding adult students
Communicating with the support services office
Types of support on campus
Organizing telehealth appointments
Managing a daily college schedule
Planning self care options
Thinking about living arrangements
Alternate paths to a degree
Coping with a medical leave

Our panelists:
Maxwell Passarelli - Peer Presenter, Current College Student
Melissa Wall - M.A. Director Prevention & Education, University of Massachusetts Lowell
Jonathan White - M.A. Interim Director, Disabilities & Access Services, Boston University
Jaimie March - M.Ed. Director Student Access & Support Services, Middlesex Community College

In an effort to respect safe spaces, this event will not be recorded.