Does it sometimes feel like you are drowning? Does it feel like everything is piling up and is going to come crashing down on you? If you are a college student, then you know this feeling well. Anxiety plays an important role in a college students mental health. When we feel class and the workload becomes too overwhelming, we want to run and avoid all those things as much as possible. The stress of everything you have to do and deadlines can make you really anxious. It is important to know that you are not alone. You don’t have to deal with the anxiety by yourself, there are so many people and resources you can go to for help. According to Collegestats.org the majority of college students fail to seek some sort of help. We all experience it and it’s important to recognize it and not let it bring you down. Not taking care of your mental health can lead to depression, suicide, eating disorders and addiction. Here are some resources/tips that you can go to when you need help.
- Campus Mental Health Services– Every student should seek out their campus for counseling centers. This services are typically free for students and provide a range of different counselors you can speak to about your mental health. Knowing that there are people on campus who are available to talk can really help in improving your mental health while being a student.
- Maintain and build a support system– Staying close to family members and having people in your life who you can talk to and turn to when in times of trouble is very important in providing support and stability in your academic journey. Making new friends in classes, clubs and other campus activities is a great way to meet other students who understand what you are going through who can help you. Getting involved can make you feel less alone and allow you to find new hobbies to help reduce the stress.
- Look into getting a tutor or study centers– One of the most stressful things is not understanding what the professor is saying . Going home and trying to study a confusing topic can be challenging. It at times can feel like you are reading a completely new language. Getting a tutor can give you that one on one help that you can’t get in class sometimes. You will be able to go over all the things you are struggling with and be more prepared when it is time for a test.
- Maintain healthy habits– According to nami.org, maintain daily healthy habits can help lower stress and help you be more emotionally resilient. Habits such as exercising more, can help give you more energy. Eating healthier and getting a good night’s sleep can allow you to focus better in class and retain all the information. Being able to feel physically better can allow you to take on more and not feel too overwhelmed.
Maintaining a health mind throughout college can help you succeed and is important to recognize when you are in need of help. When times get rough, don’t panic! You are not alone and there are so many ways to find help.
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