{"id":3186,"date":"2019-08-06T01:13:44","date_gmt":"2019-08-06T01:13:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.olivebranchtherapygroup.com\/the-importance-of-college-students-mental-health\/"},"modified":"2021-09-07T19:04:06","modified_gmt":"2021-09-07T19:04:06","slug":"the-importance-of-college-students-mental-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.olivebranchtherapygroup.com\/the-importance-of-college-students-mental-health\/","title":{"rendered":"The Importance of College Students\u2019 Mental Health"},"content":{"rendered":"

We\u2019re often told that our college years are \u201csome of the best years of your life.\u201d That it\u2019s a time of endless opportunities, a time to meet friends that last a lifetime and a time for us to truly grow as an individual. While many of us experience this, we\u2019ve also experienced the \u201cdarker\u201d side of college, the side can lead to some of the most stressful and anxiety-ridden periods in our lives. Tests, heavy workloads, financial burdens, relationship issues and much more can plague many of us during our university years, making us all wonder: \u201cAre these really the best years of my life?\u201d<\/p>\n

In 2017, more than 60% of students reported feeling anxious, depressed or stressed<\/a> during their time in college., While many students struggle with mental illnesses, many universities have reported an upswing in students taking advantage of mental health resources on campus, seeking help from others and breaking the stigma of mental illness. Today, students recognise the importance of mental health and seek the tools they need to truly make the most out of their college career.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut I can handle my own stress.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m just in a funk.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI don’t have the time or money.\u201d<\/p>\n

Many of us try to convince ourselves that whatever problems we are facing are things we can handle on our own, or perhaps problems that will pass. While as a society we are breaking the negativities around mental illness, many of us still hesitate when seeking help. Sometimes, it helps to see the types of mental illness, and recognize that it takes many forms, some seemingly insignificant.<\/p>\n

As a college student faced with multiple stressors, it may be hard to discern what is \u201cnormal\u201d stress and what isn\u2019t. Below are some symptoms of the most prevalent mental illness and why it\u2019s important to seek help.<\/p>\n

Depression<\/p>\n

Symptoms include:<\/strong><\/p>\n