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Families can stay informed when medical paperwork and HIPAA forms are filled out before school starts.

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The summer before starting college is a big time. Many students and families are pondering the question: “What steps can we take right now to help support being mentally healthy in college?” Here are four practical steps and two more philosophical steps to take right now to improve wellness and success in college:

1. Get all medical paperwork done in a timely manner. Sign off on HIPAA forms if everyone agrees, so families can be aware of students’ treatment if they want that extra support.

2. Don’t reinvent the wheel if current therapy is working. See if the practitioner is willing (or able, legally) to continue the treatment either in person or from a distance depending on the situation. Continue........

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