School Psych Corner: Preparing for College Emotionally, Not Just Academically

17th April, 2018

20 April 2018, Article, Newsletter, School Psych

[Source: Child Mind Institute]

Tuition isn’t the only thing that’s relentlessly on the rise on American college campuses. Multiple studies show a significant increase in college mental health problems in the last few years, and campus counseling services report being overwhelmed with students seeking help.

Why so much emotional distress, especially during the first year away from home? Everything from academic pressure to over-protective parenting to excessive engagement in social media has been blamed for the spike in anxiety and depression.

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