The College Student's Guide to Mental Health - by Mia Nosanow (Paperback)

About the Book

"This comprehensive guidebook covers every factor that can influence the mental health of college students, providing clear guidance for maintaining a healthy and successful lifestyle as students navigate their new life away from home"--

Book Synopsis

Easy, accessible guidance for addressing an essential element to college success: mental health

While being in college can be an exciting time, it can also be a period of uncertainty, anxiety, loneliness, and even depression. The College Student's Guide to Mental Health is for any college student who wants to understand and maintain mental and emotional health.

Mia Nosanow, a licensed psychologist and college therapist, has drawn upon her more than twenty years of direct experience counseling a diverse college student body to write a comprehensive mental and emotional health manual designed specifically for college students.

Presented in clear, practical language and organized in short chapters, this book breaks down common problems and provides actionable strategies for addressing them. Whether students want to understand challenging emotions, transform negative thoughts, improve relationships, or explore the connection between time management and mental health, these topics and more can be found in this one book -- a valuable tool for college students as well as the families and professionals who support them.

Review Quotes

"This book could not come at a better time for the many American college students who struggle with mental health issues. Mia Nosanow's decades of experience, graceful prose, and easy-to-follow format make this the perfect companion for any student heading off to or already in college."
-- Dan Buettner, #1 New York Times bestselling author, National Geographic Fellow, and founder of Blue Zones

"Students and the parents who love them will find useful, even life-saving advice in this valuable guide to staying mentally and physically healthy during college. Readers are in expert hands with Nosanow."
-- Booklist

"Mia Nosanow knows college students and knows how to help them thrive in college. This book will be a huge asset for students trying to live their best lives while in college."
-- Holly B. Rogers, MD, cofounder of the Mindfulness Institute for Emerging Adults, author of The Mindful Twenty-Something, and former staff psychiatrist at Duke University Counseling and Psychological Services

"If you want clear and effective tools to stay balanced and focused, and even to thrive, during college, then include The College Student's Guide to Mental Health on your reading list. It is highly recommended!"
-- Henry Emmons, MD, author of The Chemistry of Joy and The Chemistry of Calm

"An incredibly helpful and thoughtful resource for those wishing to better understand mental health during a time of constant transition. This is a must-read for not only students, parents, and families, but also those who work at colleges and universities. There are many right answers for solving the same challenge. This book is the permission everyone needs to begin that discernment process and focus on personal well-being."
-- Carolyn H. Livingston, PhD, vice president for student life and dean of students at Carleton College

"Mia Nosanow provides a road map for the often-missed hidden curriculum of the college experience -- teaching students how to take care of themselves. I'd recommend it to all students and families at my university!"
-- Lisa Landreman, PhD, vice president of student affairs at Willamette University

"The College Student's Guide to Mental Health is a timely and important guidebook that speaks to the diversity of identities, experiences, and coping strategies of college students today. This book will be a powerful resource for any student navigating the complexities of college life. And it is definitely a must-read for staff and faculty on college campuses."
-- Karla Benson Rutten, founder and CEO of Benson Rutten Innovations, LLC, and executive director of Jeremiah Program, St. Paul, MN

"The College Student's Guide to Mental Health is an incredible resource for our students. The fact that it is written by a licensed psychologist who has direct experience working with college students makes it practical and relatable. During these times when mental health issues are on the rise for our students, this resource comes to us when we need it most."
-- Laurie Scolari, EdD, vice president of student services, Foothill College

"More than ever, young adults are struggling with their mental health. This book provides helpful information and easy-to-use tools. It stresses the importance of things they can control -- sleep, nutrition, movement -- along with techniques to deal with stress and anxiety. I would recommend that parents buy this book and slip it into their student's room as they go through college."
-- Sue Abderholden, MPH, executive director of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Minnesota

"Having worked with Mia Nosanow for over ten years, I know she is the real deal. Generations of students were supported by her compassion, intuition, and experience, and I'm sure this book will benefit many more."
-- Jim Hoppe, PhD, vice president and dean for student life at Emerson College

"The College Student's Guide to Mental Health is the book that students going to college and in college need to read! The focus on staying mentally healthy in college will also help students after college. The skills and tools gained by applying what the author says will surely provide a pathway for students to engage in their college journeys with joy."
-- DeMethra LaSha "Sha" Bradley, EdD, vice president for student affairs and dean of students at Scripps College

"Young adults often assume that everyone else has these things figured out, and feel flawed or deficient when they struggle. This book is just the resource that many students have been seeking! Mia Nosanow has decades of experience developing trusting relationships with students and helping them navigate the challenges of being human. Her insights and guidance will provide readers valuable opportunities to build skills and increase confidence."
-- Robin Hart Ruthenbeck, EdD, dean of student development at Kenyon College

"Highly recommended."
-- Midwest Book Review (Reviewer's Choice)

"A must have for any student embarking on their college experience. . . . a good resource for high school guidance counselors and parents."
-- Children's Literature

About the Author

Mia Nosanow, MA, LP, is a licensed psychologist and longtime therapist who specializes in college mental health. For twenty years, she worked at Macalester College in Minnesota, seeing thousands of students for individual and group counseling. Nosanow lives in St. Paul, Minnesota.

MiaNosanow.com