College
Mental Health Problems in College Students
Posted by Kathy Steele on
Why and How to Help
A recent survey indicated that mental health has seriously declined in college students. We should ask why, because mental health difficulties can follow people the rest of their lives without proper treatment, leaving a trail of suffering. There is likely not a single reason for this decline, but rather a number of factors that converge in a perfect storm.
Lack of life skills. Young people may simply be unprepared to go away to college and cope with all the social, financial, and emotional pressures that are typically encountered at school. Many have never handled their own finances, or had much dating experience, or exposure to other values and behaviors, nor have they ever lived independently. Some will not have essential skills needed for that level of self sufficiency.
