Nicole Polen-Petit

Nicole Polen-Petit, Ph.D. is a developmental psychologist and the dean of the School of Arts, Letters & Sciences at National University.

Op-ed

Peer support is a mental health lifeline for students. Why aren’t more colleges using it?

Nicole Polen-Petit - October 2, 2025

Just because adult learners may be juggling full-time jobs, parenting, or military service doesn’t mean they would not benefit from peer-to-peer support.