College students face more mental health challengesDANITA JOHNSON HUGHES
Studies show that nearly half of all college students faced a psychiatric disorder within the last 12 months, and unfortunately, less than a quarter of them sought treatment. While mental health concerns can run the gamut in types of conditions and severity, some issues are more common in the...
College students faced many challenges when COVID-19 forced most schools to shift online. Mental health issues have increased, giving even more reason for research and intervention. As the new Fall semester approaches, it is necessary to foster connectedness and provide social and mental hea...
Here are some common mental health issues college students face today. Anxiety. Anxiety is defined by persistent, excessive worries that don’t go away even in the absence of a stressor. Anxiety can lead to symptoms, like stress, insomnia, difficulty concentrating, fatigue, muscle tension, and ...
Common mental health issues college students face Some of the common mental health issues a college student faces include: 1.Anxiety Anxiety is a feeling that is all too prevalent, yet it may get out of control under pressure and stress. Numerous factors, like impendingexams, trouble keep...
3 Things Every Student Should Know About Campus Mental Health Services Many students with mental health concerns are unaware of the resources their college offers. Campus mental health services can provide the support you need. byAnne Dennon
The problem is prevalent among all ages, but among international college students, those from China represent a high percentage. At the University of Missouri, a Chinese international student recovering from her own depression experience, is trying to raise the awareness of mental health issues of ...
Why are college students statistically susceptible to mental health issues? College students are stepping into a new stage of their life. They are experiencing independence and separation from their family. New school, new friends, new rules and standards of excellence, career goals, overwhelming choi...
the complexity of the society and the simplicity of the students' psychology, the college students are often frustrated in interpersonal communication. Quite a few college students lack of interpersonal experience, lack of ability to express themselves and others in public and courage to face all kin...
In a report by the American College Health Association, 45% of students felt so depressed within the last year it was difficult to function. One in five college students have a diagnosable mental illness, but more than three times that amount — 61% — experience symptoms. Campuses struggle...