Care setting overview
College Mental Health
BH-CMHDevelopmentally responsive psychiatric care that considers academic functioning, identity, family relationships, confidentiality, access, and the transition to independent healthcare.
- Care model
- Specialty outpatient
- Typical pace
- Scheduled visits with urgent access pathways
- Population
- Late adolescents and emerging adults enrolled in college or university programs
Common presentations
- Depression, anxiety, and adjustment concerns
- ADHD and stimulant-related questions
- Sleep disruption, substance use, and emerging serious mental illness
PMHNP priorities
- Clarify developmental and functional history
- Balance autonomy, privacy, and appropriate supports
- Coordinate campus, primary care, and community resources
Care team
PMHNPs, psychiatrists, therapists, primary care clinicians, student support services, and community partners