Mental Health, Stress & Depression in College Students
2009 March 15 by: Scott
In 2003, Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, published the results of a study involving over 13,000 college students on mental health related problems over a thirteen year period of time.
The results of this survey were not only significant, but the findings indicated that the increases in college student depression, college suicidal thoughts and college sexual assault counseling were dramatic.
The number of college students seen each year with depression doubled. During the same time period, the number of suicidal students tripled and the number of students seen after a sexual assault quadrupled.
Since the early 2000’s, college students across the nation consistently report college stress and anxiety problems on a more frequent basis than relationship problems. With the dramatic increases seen in the number of students seeking help for depression and suicidal thoughts, do parents and educators need to begin asking why this trend is growing at this alarming rate?
my friendz dnt knw hw i feel. i always act cul n calm. n im always gvn thm support n motivatn thm wn wr stresd. truth is, im dyn insyd an i cnt tke it animre
Hi Candi:
Thanks for your comment. Your friend are there for you too. By sharing your feelings and stress with them, you will not only be helping yourself, but you will be helping them too. I also want you to do this:
If you are on a college campus, I want you to consider speaking to a campus counselor. That’s why they are there! Some colleges have faith based (church) counselors on campus. Your college Student Union will tell you where they are located.
You can also click on the “Life Save Tube” or “Parenting Counselor” and I will provide you with more ideas!
Take Care Of Yourself!
Scott
ScottCounseling.com