The transition to college is exciting yet challenging. As students take their first steps toward independence, they encounter new pressures, unfamiliar environments, and the need to adapt quickly, often leading to feelings of homesickness or anxiety.

Also, know as “kid launching”, empty nesting (sending your adult kids off into the great big world) isn’t a formal psychiatric term, but it is a real thing. It can be sad, lonely and scary—but it can be exciting and fun!