How to Thrive as a Student with a Mental Health Condition with Ryder Davis

Let’s face it; being a college student can be one of the most fulfilling but also the most stressful periods of a young person’s life.

Having to balance both academic and social pressures while being away from home for the first time and working towards a degree comes with its own set of challenges for anyone, not to mention those living with a mental health condition.

In this week’s episode, I interview Ryder Davis, mental health advocate and NAMI Westside Los Angeles “Ending the Silence” presenter, about his experiences as a college student at Boston University while living with bipolar disorder.

Ryder and I discuss the following topics:

(1) strategies for optimum self-care as a college student
(2) building community in college
(3) tips for academic success while being in recovery
(4) what it means to choose “the path of least resistance” as a college student

Whether you're a student in recovery, a parent supporting one, or someone interested in mental health advocacy, this episode offers both practical tools and the reassurance that academic success and recovery can beautifully coexist.

You don’t want to miss it!

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