Zhao Peng recalls classmates struggling with mental health issues in primary and middle school, not to mention the stress he felt due to the Gaokao, the college entrance exam. "If we had been given help back then, we might be better off now," he said. He graduated from university in 200...
As students’ grades are falling at alarming rates, so too is their mental health. During the pandemic, students have felt as if they have little to no control over their futures as the world around them changes. According to Insider, “US schools are reporting massive increases in failing g...
For the past few weeks, Shah said she has felt extreme anxiety about her father’s health, which has taken a toll on her own mental health and ability to “function as a human being.” “It has just been immensely stressful to try to balance school and every other aspect of life while...
Why Is It So Hard to Get Help? Barriers to Help-Seeking in Postsecondary Students Struggling with Mental Health Issues: a Scoping ReviewHelp-seekingMental healthPostsecondary studentsCollegeUniversityMental illness and other subclinical mental health issues are a significant and growing problem for post...
According to a report by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention,40.9 percent of Americanswere struggling with at least one mental health issue related to the pandemic in late June. The numbers are even higher for college-aged students, with 74.9 percent of 18 ...
Dr. John Dunkle, senior director of learning and knowledge at the JED Foundation (JED)“I think we’ve moved the needle on stigma,” said Dunkle. “On some campuses, students are more comfortable [with mental health] than the so-called adults.” ...
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If your student is struggling with mental health, it is always best to seek assistance from a medical professional. They can offer guidance, provide a diagnosis, and form a treatment plan that can help. Often, this includes self-care tips for college students that can lessen symptoms, though...
(FOX 2) - Oakland County announced Wednesday morning that they would be starting a new grant program to help students struggling with mental health. The announcement comes nearly seven months after a mass shooting at Oxford High School, where four students were killed,...
As growing numbers of young people report struggling with mental health issues, colleges and universities across the United States are working to meet their students' needs. But a new study suggests that one group of students is facing these issues more than any other: transgender students. And ...