In The Best Kept Secret on Campus by rhetor Rosie Anaya, her essay mentions how in college it is not as it seems in advertisement. Some students face different experiences from emotional problems to psychological problems. In the 2011 survey conducted by the American College Health Association, they found that 50% of students experienced overwhelming anxiety, more than 80% felt emotionally exhausted, 30% of students have been so depressed to function, 20% have…
Cohen (2017) provides the following statistics: “20% of college students say they feel stressed “most of the time.” [Source: AP.] 10% of college students had thoughts of suicide [Source: AP.] 34% of college students report feeling depressed at least at one point within the last 90 days [Source: ADAA.] 13% of college students have been diagnosed with depression, anxiety or other mental health condition.…
While some students have a way to pay for college (parents save up or them, financial aid, work study,), it is still not enough to take care of everyday needs. Students constantly worry how they going to cover basic needs (for the rest of their college career) and how are they going to pay back student loans after graduation or (if it applies) how are they going to pay or graduate school. Students have to deal with huge financial stress of college, it might eventually cause students to either drop out or take a semester off. Financial stress might affect new incoming students rather than upper class students more.…
Social Anxiety Disorder, depression, and alcohol abuse compromise college students’ academic performance, lessens sociability, and negatively influences their lives beyond the college classroom. Many factors…
3 Stressful Things Attending college is usually the most exciting but yet eye opening experience at the same time in a person life. It is a transition from being a child to becoming an adult and learning how to survive in the real world. Even though this is my second year in college and it has been going well that transition has cause good amount of stress in my life. The three major stressful things in my life that I notice since attending college is managing my time, managing money, and having a good relationship with others.…
While this topic is mildly addressed in the previous point, I feel as though this is an important topic that deserves recognition in its own paragraph. Unintentionally, by always being on the run and constantly cramming for that spectacular test score, an excessive number of students are beginning to have psychological impediments. Some of the more commonly brought up concerns that I personally observe is crippling anxiety and in fewer cases, depression. Due to social media, it is widely known that college students are one of the most likely groups of people to get diagnosed with a mental health condition. The main issue that faces students with a mental health condition is the stigma attached, often they will be too afraid to get diagnosed.…
Samantha Smiley Psych 103 Journal Review #4 Title of the article Disordered eating and alcohol use among college women: Associations with race and big five traits Authors Jessica L. Martin, Gabrielle Groth, Laura Longo, Tracey L. Rocha, Matthew P. Martens Main Hypothesis The purpose of this study was to examine how specific patterns of disordered eating are related to alcohol use and related problems and the influence of racial group membership and Big Five personality traits on the co-occurence of these behaviors. The researcher hypothesized that binge drinking and alcohol-related problems would be significantly associated with global eating pathology, that high neuroticism and openness and low conscientiousness and agreeableness…
As the educational system has developed there have been issues that have not been properly addressed. Most colleges in this generation have many problems such as high college tuition, large class sizes, workload, course relativity and student-teacher relations. Medlock University is not one of those colleges. At the Medlock University (MU), students do not have to worry about any of the problems listed above. This University is different from other universities because it allows the students to just concentrate on their academic activities and sports without worrying about college tuitions or the large class size.…
When college students first move out of their family home it can be exciting and fun for the first few weeks; then the reality of the situation sets in. Many students are faced with questions such as paying for tuition and book fees, paying for the whole semester’s rent at once, what a payment plan even is, and how to juggle social life and dating, all while keeping up with homework and tests. All of this can be very stressful for students, freshmen and seniors alike, causing erratic behavior such as substance abuse street drugs and amphetamines aka ‘study buddies’, drinking alcohol, or being holed up in their room just worrying about the next exam or being numb and having no feeling at all then spiraling into an anxious and depressive state.…
As a college student, I have will experience many new experiences that I have never encountered before in my life. From the day we first set foot into college, we being our transition from adolescence to adults. College requires students to become more independent and responsible in our decisions and actions. Each student is responsible for their own education and no longer have their parents to rely on and hold their hand. This type of freedom could be seen as a good or bad thing depending on the choices a person makes.…
A quote from one of the students “…Thinking too much makes me feel angry depressed, or anxious.” (Peer et al., 2015, p. 94). I personally feel anxious at times but since it is only my first semester, I expect to adapt as time goes on. Lastly with negative physical health effects many students reported feeling appetite changes, sleeping difficulties, increase heart rate and a few others (Peer et al., 2015, p. 94). Overall college students seem to have plenty of stuff to worry about, too much stress is the last thing anyone…
I chose this idea to be my research question for many reasons. Being in college is a lot of pressure as it is and being an athlete gives extra stress. I am planning on doing sports next year when I am attending the University of Maine in Farmington. I have thought that I needed to lose weight multiple times, but already knew about the different eating disorders and how extreme they can be. This topic will help me understand the risks so I can keep my mindset that I am perfect the way I am and have a healthy…
To have a better understanding of college student’s mental health, some questions need to be answered. What are some reasons college students suffer with mental illness? How does it impact a person’s behavior? Finally, what are some ways to reduce stress or anxiety?…
Is a college degree worth the cost? This is a common question among students who are deciding whether to continue with their education or stop right after their four years of High School. Today, "the United States currently ranks 10th in the world in its percentage of 25- to 34-yearolds who have completed postsecondary education” (Adam, 3). This is due to the fact that over the past few years’ college expenses have increased at a rate that today money is one of the major reasons why students get discouraged and decide not to continue with their education. A college degree does not only come from having the opportunity to pay for the education, but on how much determination a person has to get a degree.…
Mental health is a growing concern for college students that is very underestimated. Many college students face mental illnesses, some of which go unknown, undiagnosed or simply do not receive treatment. Unfortunately, this affects students and their academics in an extremely negative way. There are many major mental health illnesses that affect college students. From: addiction, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, suicide & depression, and so many more.…