Recently
I was emailing with Kayla Evans, contributor to www.bestcolleges.com
and to their health resources. Our conversation served to reinforce the
seriousness of the mental and physical stress that students reported to me
during this past year as I traveled and spoke in several different countries.
Unfortunately, America is no exception—although some would like to believe it
is. Mental health
research by the National Alliance on Mental Illness on college campuses shows
that:
- 80% feel overwhelmed by their
responsibilities (8 in 10 students)
- 50% have been so anxious they
struggled in school (5 in 10 students)
- 40% do not seek help (4 in 10
students)
- 25% have a diagnosable illness (1 in 4 students)
These are both startling and
horrific statistics. Because of this, I am devoting the next few blogs to the
reported top five mental problems facing college students. If you are a college
student, pay attention. Forewarned is forearmed. If you know a college student,
share the resources.
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