HECA Webinar | Thrive Year One: Preparing Student Mental Health for the Transition to College
Thursday, November 13, 2025 (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM) (EST)
Description
Join Dr. James Geisler as he provides a data-driven overview of the current state of student mental health in higher education, emphasizing its critical role in academic and personal success. He will examine prevailing narratives that hinder mental health support, tracing their development over time, and share insights from counseling center trends and clinical data. The presentation will also outline key foundational elements necessary for students to thrive, highlighting gaps that contribute to the ongoing challenges faced during the college transition.
Guest
James Geisler, PhD, NCC, LPC
Executive Director of Student Wellness and Author of Thrive Year One: The Essential Mental Health Workbook for First-Year College Students
Dr. James Geisler, PhD, NCC, LPC currently serves as an executive director of student mental health in higher education in Fairfield County, CT. With a career dedicated to improving student mental health, Dr. Geisler has built a reputation for innovative leadership and a deep understanding of the mental health challenges faced by students today. Driven by a passion for helping students thrive, Dr. Geisler authored Thrive Year One: The Essential Mental Health Workbook for First-Year College Students, a groundbreaking resource designed to equip college students not only for academic success but for the broader challenges of life. Responding directly to the unique pressures faced by today's students, Thrive Year One delivers practical tools and strategies to foster resilience, well-being, and long-term success. Through his work, Dr. Geisler provides transparent, evidence-informed education to professionals, parents, and students about the mental health challenges surrounding the transition to college. His goal is to encourage students to reflect critically on their well-being before entering this pivotal stage, fostering intentional habits and foundational skills that support long-term success and personal growth.
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For those who are unable to attend, we will have a recorded video available for viewing from the HECA Info Hub.
This is a FREE live webinar for HECA Members