Peer Mentoring Tools: Mental Health Awareness

February 11th, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. EST - 1:15 p.m. EST | $195

In this webinar, peer mentors and student leaders learn to identify mental health issues, make good referrals and communicate effectively with students experiencing mental health challenges.

Why is This Topic Important?

Recent studies show that approximately 37% of U.S. college students experience moderate to severe depressive symptoms, and about 32% report significant anxiety (reported in University of Michigan School of Public Health News Center, 2025). These high rates highlight the growing mental health crisis on college campuses, where academic pressure, social adjustment, and financial stress contribute to emotional strain. Supporting these students is vital because untreated mental health challenges can affect academic performance, relationships, and overall well-being. By providing early support, awareness, and access to resources, colleges can foster healthier learning environments and help students thrive both personally and academically.

Who Should Attend?

This program is ideal for college student leaders, peer mentors, student clubs and organizations advisors and program coordinators in:

• Peer Mental Health Mentors

• Peer Mentoring and Peer Advising

• Peer Coaching

• Peer Career Advising

• Student Leaders in Student Clubs, Organizations and Student Government

• Student Workers

• Coordinators of Student Workers

• Coordinators of Peer-to-Peer Programs

Overview

In this interactive webinar, college students in mentoring or leadership roles will learn how to better support their peers who may be struggling with mental health challenges. The session focuses on practical, non-clinical ways to recognize when someone might be having a hard time and how to respond with empathy and confidence.

Students will practice using “Person First Language” and learn how to build supportive, judgment-free connections with others. The facilitator will also share simple strategies for de-escalation, crisis response, and setting healthy boundaries—skills that are valuable both on campus and beyond. Participants will leave with tools to recognize signs of distress, such as panic attacks, suicidal thoughts, or substance misuse, as well as self-care techniques to protect their own well-being while helping others.In this interactive webinar, students will learn to:

• Identify symptoms of common mental health challenges.

• Appropriately refer and connect individuals to professional help or self-help platforms when appropriate.

• Understand the importance of using “Person First Language.”

• Explore how to use non-clinical approaches to de-escalation and establishing a working relationship with individuals.

• Consider how to maintain personal balance and resilience.

Pricing and Webinar Connection Information

Live Webinar Site Connection and On-Demand Recording    $195

Includes:

• 5 connections for staff members from your institution with each registration. You can also ask students to attend the session and view it all together or schedule a time to view the recording together.

• Connection information sent one week prior to the event and again the day before the event. Any questions can be emailed to the program contact at the bottom of this web page.

• An electronic link containing a recording of the webinar and resources emailed to you within 7 business days following the live webinar date (active for 30 days). The link can be shared with your entire staff to view the recording.

• Follow-up resources and assignments to help you implement your learning.

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