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Parent involvement in their college student’s mental health has increased, perhaps in light of the growing number and complexity of mental health problems on campuses. Parents are more aware of mental health problems in the college population and expect campuses to provide services for their students. College psychiatrists and other psychiatric providers may find themselves collaborating with parents, after obtaining consent from the student, in a variety of situations: the student is experiencing suicidal thoughts; has been psychiatrically hospitalized; or has a serious substance use disorder that puts their life at risk. Even in non-emergent situations, parents can provide valuable information to the psychiatric provider regarding developmental and family history, and also serve as a source of support for the student. This chapter provides examples of how best to work with parents to promote safety and obtain the right level of treatment for the student. It also covers studies regarding parent involvement in college mental health, and reviews the changing laws and policies regarding communicating with parents with and without a student’s consent. Psychiatrists and other psychiatric providers should consider parent collaboration as part of the treatment plan when it will be clinically beneficial to student. |
