Mental Health University

The tragic events in the Ukraine has college students concerned, anxious, and carrying significant stress. In this episode we highlight the impact of these events and how levels of anxiety and stress increase and often maintained when our mind are filled with uncertainty. Listen in for tips on how to recognize these moments and utilize coping strategies. Have a topic or question you would like us...

It’s midterm season! Ever meet up with a case of test anxiety even when you were prepared for an exam? Worst! In this episode we discuss the common challenges connected to test anxiety - and extend it to other areas of performance anxiety (presentations, sports, theater). Learn approaches to develop to help minimize anxiety in pressure moments and how to respond to subpar performance in proactive...

Self-motivation is a critical Emotional Intelligence skill to develop, yet challenges so many college and high school students. This time of year is especially difficult when most people start to cave on their New Year resolutions and fall back into old patterns. Same goes for students. In this episode we target common motivational challenges: When a course or content is irrelevant; Thinking that...

This week we discuss the causes of winter depression and how to fuel your body and mind while in the midst of a depressive episode. We also go over how to be an effective bystander while trying to help a friend in need of mental health support. 

Dr. Joel & Co-host Libby Gilliland tackle how to keep your new years resolutions while getting back in the swing of college life. In this episode, we discuss finding accountability partners you can trust and more tips on staying motivated this semester. 

Dr. Joel & co-host Mia Fusillo dive into Emotional Intelligence skills, importance of prioritizing EI development as students and leaders, how to spot opportunities for development and risks of minimizing their importance.

Dr. Joel & co-host Mia Fusillo dig into self-esteem and highlight influencing factors, relationship with anxiety & depression, challenges of real self versus ideal self, and the risks of relying on social media for self-value.

Dr. Joel & co-host Mia Fusillo tackle the challenges of getting re-connected with good lifestyle habits, why it’s critical to start with simple steps now, understanding social anxiety, and defining closure in life experiences and relationships.

Dr. Joel & Co-host Mia Fusillo tackle how to best help friends struggling with mental health challenges, when to set boundaries to avoid being held emotionally hostage, and differences between empathy versus sympathy.

Dr. Joel & co-host Mia Fusillo review the movie “Angst” & discuss important takeaway insights, tips, and resources for kids experiencing anxiety. The film helps to raise awareness about anxiety among adolescents and highlights stories from some amazing, resilient kids and families.

In this episode Dr. Joel & Mia discuss challenges of anxiety, identify different types, signs to get help, how anxiety is connected to depression, lifestyle tips, & what to look for in accessing mental health resources.

Part 2 of 2: In this episode Dr. Joel & Mia discuss mental health stigma on college campuses, how to access therapy as a college student, trends of college mental health services, common student challenges, and advice on how to help friends on campus.

Part 1 of 2: In this episode Dr. Joel & Mia tackle the stigma connected to mental health treatment, the real experience of therapy and reasons why people go, why people steer away from the topic of “suicide,” and the wide range of benefits to participating in therapy.

Co-host MIa Fusillo introduces 2 seniors from New Providence High School (Caroline Hall, Paige Spoerl) who announce their college choices. The students discuss reasons for choosing their colleges, challenges about making a college choice amid the coronavirus restrictions, expectations for a fall semester, tips for staying productive and focused, and the pros & cons of taking a GAP year.

In this episode meet student intern & co-host Mia Fusillo. We take a deep dive into understanding students perspective on stressors, FOMO, online learning, tips for time management, prioritizing mental health, and developing career skills from home.

Dr. Joel discusses the challenge for students to build a success team, identifies the critical skills kids need but are never formally taught or graded on, and the career risks to students if they neglect to develop them!

What happened to my kid who did well in high school? Why are they struggling in college? It’s more common than many people think! Join Dr. Joel highlighting the common challenge of academic struggle among college students, the psychological impact, and the key skill to recover! For more information check out: www.drjoelingersoll.com

Dr. Joel highlights 5 challenges to first year college students during a parent program. Tune in for Challenge #1 and learn tips on to recognize it and how to help! For more check out: www.drjoelingersoll.com

Dr. Joel responds to questions from high school juniors and seniors about college adjustment. Dr. Joel covers topics like taking a leave of absence, challenges of choosing the right major, how to maintain lifestyle balance, goal setting and more.

Kids get tested in many academic areas. We often overlook skills that they are tested on BUT do not receive grades, especially when they transition from middle to high school, high school to college, or college to career. Join Dr. Joel as he highlights 5 areas and coaches parents on how to help!

Dr. Joel highlights for parents the 5 common, hidden signals of anxiety for college bound high school seniors. These occur especially this time of year when college choices are looming. Learn how to spot them and the importance of what lies behind these observations that usually make parents nuts!

Take the short Quiz! Join Dr. Joel and learn about how students can minimize anxiety and stress over picking a college major. Tips & insights for parents, high school and college students. Learn what happens when the fantasy about college life meets reality and the common challenges that occur.

Dr. Joel interviews College Reading Specialist Susan Auger (MA) who provides awesome insight and tips on academic and reading resources on college campuses, common challenges for first year college students, how high school juniors and seniors can prep now for the reading demands in college, and how parents can create a “House Filled With Literacy” to help inspire their kids to read.

Psychologist & Master Coach Dr. Joel Ingersoll talks challenges and success tips for responding to a bad semester. Learn key strategies to implement NOW, before next semester starts!