The Transition Year

The transition from high school to college marks an important milestone along the path from childhood to adulthood. Coupled with a sense of change, opportunity, and promise comes uncertainty, stress and challenge. To help students and families navigate this path, the American Psychiatric Foundation (APF) is pleased to announce the availability of free resources focused on making these transitions healthy.  

The APF is partnering with the Jed Foundation to launch The Transition Year, an innovative new campaign that helps students and their families focus on emotional health before, during and after the college transition. At the center of the campaign is a free, customizable online resource center www.transitionyear.org.

Free resources and tools include:
     interactive tools that help families consider emotional health when selecting a college
     campus-specific information on mental health and wellness resource
     articles and checklists for parents and students
     advice on differentiating between manageable emotional challenges and potentially larger problems
     specific information and resources for families of students with a diagnosed mental health condition

Click here to view a press release regarding The Transition Year.