<p>In this episode, we chat with Paul Cherchia, Assistant Director at the Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation at Boston University, about PASS (Peer Academic Supports for Success)—a peer coaching program supporting college students with mental health challenges. Paul shares how PASS was developed, its evidence-based success, and its unique model that pairs trained student coaches with other students to foster academic and emotional well-being. We also dive into the current state of college mental health and why peer support can be a powerful complement to traditional counseling services. Listen to find out if PASS sounds like the right fit to disseminate this fully manualized and evidence-based support to your school. If you would like to contact Paul Cherchia to get more information, please email him at: <a href="mailto:Cherchia@bu.edu">Cherchia@bu.edu</a>.</p>

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Bridging the Gap in College Mental Health: Peer Academic Supports for Success (PASS)

SEP 4, 202543 MIN
STAY Tuned: Supporting Transition-Age Youth with mental health conditions

Bridging the Gap in College Mental Health: Peer Academic Supports for Success (PASS)

SEP 4, 202543 MIN

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<p>In this episode, we chat with Paul Cherchia, Assistant Director at the Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation at Boston University, about PASS (Peer Academic Supports for Success)—a peer coaching program supporting college students with mental health challenges. Paul shares how PASS was developed, its evidence-based success, and its unique model that pairs trained student coaches with other students to foster academic and emotional well-being. We also dive into the current state of college mental health and why peer support can be a powerful complement to traditional counseling services. Listen to find out if PASS sounds like the right fit to disseminate this fully manualized and evidence-based support to your school. If you would like to contact Paul Cherchia to get more information, please email him at: <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>.</p>