Peer Support Archives - Mary Christie Institute

Ep. 48: Collaborative Care Model at TCU Reframes College Mental Health Support

On this week’s episode, Eric Wood, Ph.D., LPC, the director of counseling and mental health at Texas Christian University, talks about evidence-based initiatives within the counseling center and beyond that expand the scope and definitions of mental health support, including community and campus partnerships and peer support communities.

Quadcast Episode 48

09/28/2022

Mental and Behavioral Health

Outcomes of intervention on connectedness show power of peer relationships in college

The Adolescence Research Group, a psychology lab at the University of Virginia, explores the experience and social development of teens and young adults. A recent study published in the College Student Affairs Journal evaluates an intervention called The Connection Project, which the group designed in-house to help change the quality…

MCQ. Issue 26

07/18/2022

Mental and Behavioral Health

MCFeed excerpt from 1/19 – 1/25-2022 Newsletter

In this first-of-its-kind survey of college students on peer counseling, Born This Way Foundation and the Mary Christie Institute examine the perceptions and experiences of college students as they pertain to peer mental health support. The survey of over 2,000 American college students reveals widespread interest in peer mental health…

MCFeed 2022

02/02/2022

Mental and Behavioral Health, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Ep. 31: Can Peer Counseling Help Solve the Mental Health Crisis on College Campuses?

In a new survey with Born This Way Foundation, we learn students’ perceptions and experiences with peer counseling, revealing its increasing value as a resource. Defined as “the process of confiding in trained peers (fellow students, not friends) for mental health support, peer counseling may help ease the mental health crisis…

Quadcast Episode 31

02/02/2022

Mental and Behavioral Health, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

A New Survey Shows Why and How Students are Turning to One Another for Peer Mental Health Support

The college mental health crisis is forcing new ways of thinking about student wellbeing. With limited resources, high demand for services, and the continued challenge to reach those who are most at risk, peer-led mental health counseling is becoming wide-spread on campuses across the country. Defined as “mental health support…

MCQ. Issue 24

01/24/2022

Opinion | Mental and Behavioral Health

Building Trust: Peer Support on Campus

Peer programs on college campuses have grown in frequency and popularity as anxiety and depression rates in college students continue to rise. Several peer programs exist on my own campus, and serve as an additional space for students to seek mental health support. Programs can range from advocacy and awareness…