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Experts Discuss Mental Health Problems Among College Students

Mental health problems among college students are on the rise. NAMI Southwest CT has assembled a panel of professionals in the fields of mental health and social work to talk at a pubic meeting Thursday, May 16 about ways to support students’ mental health before, during and after the transition to college. — an announcement from NAMI Southwest CT, an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness

Panelists at a presentation will discuss the warning signs that a student is in mental distress and steps parents and mental health professionals can take to ensure young adults get proper treatment. The presentation will be held on Thursday, May 16 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Greenwich Town Hall, 101 Field Point Road, Greenwich. The event is free and open to the public.