College Mental Health

Dr Caroline Heim and Dr Christian Heim

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The peak time for the onset of mental health disorders is during a young adult's college years. In this podcast, Associate Professor Caroline Heim and clinical psychiatrist Dr Christian Heim answer college student questions about their mental health and wellness.

Sep 2

Is That Really You? Thoughts, Trauma and the Self Underneath /#21

What happens when thoughts, emotions, old patterns or trauma start to feel like part of who you are? In the final episode of this identity series, Christian answers students’ questions about repetitive thoughts, emotional triggers and trauma. He also shares practical exercises for gaining more control over your inner world and separating what has happened to you from who you are.
Aug 17

Identity: Can you Go Against the Flow? /#20

How do you stay true to yourself when friends, social media and the world around you are pulling you in different directions? In part two of this three-part series, Christian speaks to Caroline’s first-year students about accepting who you are, having the courage to be different, and practical ways to discover your identity. He also explores how we can accept ourselves while still continuing to change.
Jul 28

Finding your Identity / #19

Who are you, and how much of your identity can you change? In the first episode of this three-part series, Christian speaks to Caroline’s first-year students about the parts of identity we inherit and those we can choose. He also explores the seven layers of identity and how our choices shape who we become.
04/21/2025

How to have Courage /#18

Can you learn courage? This episode is a recording of a live lecture Christian gave to Caroline’s 1st year university students. Christian talks about what courage is, how it works in the brain and gives tips on how to learn courage. At the end … Christian answers 2 student questions on self-awareness and the imagination.
03/06/2025

Anxiety Aggravated by an Extreme Weather Event: Special Episode /#17

This special episode was recorded in response to growing anxiety in Caroline’s students in the face of an impending weather event: a cyclone due to hit Australia in the next few days. In this episode Drs Heim answer student questions about how trauma events can stir up old anxiety habits and states, feeling overwhelmed and what’s happening in the brain. They finish off with some very practical tips on how to deal with anxiety related to an impending major weather event.
02/13/2025

Dealing with Imposter Syndrome and Spiralling Thoughts /#16

Do you feel like an imposter in your course? You are not alone. In this episode, Drs Heim give some great tips of how to deal with imposter syndrome at university and then answer a question a student asked about spiralling thoughts. Along the way … Christian gives some great analogies to illustrate thoughts by using crashing planes and haunted houses and Caroline talks about how professors also get imposter syndrome. Scroll to the bottom of this link to find Dr Heim's free book on Overcoming Negative Thoughts www.drchristianheim.com/new-page-35
01/27/2025

Comparing Yourself with Others, and Getting on with other Students /#15

In this episode Drs Heim tackle one student’s question about the difficulties, you encounter when you compare yourself with other people. They take a positive spin on comparing and then answer a question regarding forming friendships in groups that are a bit “clicky.” They finish off having a really important discussion about cultural comparisons. Along the way … Caroline talks about the “tyranny of cool” and Christian discusses some acceptance issues of some celebrities he has treated.
01/14/2025

Arguing and Labelling Emotions /#14

Do you find it hard to calm your chaotic emotions when arguing? In this episode Drs Heim talk about what arguing is and give some techniques to a student struggling with this. They then talk about how to label your emotions. Along the way … Christian gives some great tips on dealing with a roommate that won’t clean their mess and Caroline gives a technique that she uses for actors to get them to build a reservoir of emotions.

The peak time for the onset of mental health disorders is during a young adult's college years. In this podcast, Associate Professor Caroline Heim and clinical psychiatrist Dr Christian Heim answer college student questions about their mental health and wellness.

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Dr Caroline Heim and Dr Christian Heim
Years Active

2024 - 2026
Episodes

21
Rating

Clean
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