Mental Health Issues In College

Students,especially students who drive to and from school are also at risk of more car crashes because of sleep deprivation. Additionally getting good sleep is important to maintaining good health,staying awake and alert, and working at peak performance. Although students can simply sleep earlier, many need that time to study and complete homework, with a later start time students can get their homework down and get a sufficient amount of sleep.”According to this research, the ideal amount of sleep for the average teenager falls between 8.5 and 9.5 hours a night, and teenagers who receive adequate sleep benefit from better physical and mental health, safety, and academic performance. It also revealed that puberty causes a “phase delay” in teenagers, which shifts the time that teenagers fall asleep back by two

The mental stability of college students has dropped to a staggering low, so low that 1 in 4 college students have reported that the have had suicidal thoughts and actions. That's just the amount that have reported that they are feeling suicidal. So many college students struggle with mental illness and receive no help or guidance in curing and dealing with their illnesses.

Mental disorders are as common among college students as same-aged non-students, and these disorders seem to be growing in amount and severity. It is not unusual for undergraduate students to experience varying levels of anxiety, depression, and stress during their matriculation; some college students experience academic stressors as well as non-academic stressors. Non-academic stressors could include seemingly obvious issues like moving away from family for the first time or some issues that may be harder to recognize like private health concerns. Dr. Richard Kadison, chief of mental health services at Harvard University and author of “College of the Overwhelmed” reported that almost 50% of college students are likely to suffer some degree of

The consequences of sleep deprivation during the teenage years are particularly serious. Teens spend a great portion of each day in school when it starts early; resulting in a lack of sleep. Ultimately, sleep deprivation affects a student’s academic performance. When students lose sleep, they disrupt their sleep cycles and their bodies respond by decreasing their ability to concentrate and complete complex tasks. A prolonged period of cumulative sleep deprivation will affect their physical and mental well-being and consequently their capacity to learn.

Situations like Anita’s could be considered as part of the reason why the mental health of college students has become so prevalent. This research was conducted in 2007 and currently in 2016, 9 years later, there is a different out look on this issue as a whole, but it clearly wasn’t always like it was today. Kravets’ research states that, “policies ranges from voluntary counseling programs that

General trends indicate that the number of university students experiencing mental health problems as well as the severity and complexity of the cases being presented is increasing. (Reijers, S., 2014)

The issue of mental health has recently become an important issue throughout America, especially with young adults. College campuses are critical to a majority of these young adults, and their environment on them are extremely important for creating a healthy and safe place for them to live and grow. At the University of Nevada, Reno, students need more opportunities and better resources in order to thrive both as students and as people. Throughout this proposal, there have been suggestions that, if put in place, can improve the Student Health Center and in return, benefit the students of the university. By collaborating more directly with students, focusing more on participation, and broadening their outreach, the Student Health Center will

In “A business case or increasing college mental health services” it is made clear to the reader that having a larger staff will eventually pay itself off, but that funding to begin with is what many schools lack to take that chance. One counseling session could make a difference in the student and their future. In Osbergs research, he notes that many the students lead into depression because of grade difficulties, loneliness, money issues, and relationship problems (page 1); most of these symptoms can be avoided by having someone to talk to- a health center available for appointments. College students are constantly changing their minds; it is said that the average students will change their major five times throughout the four years in college, students simply need redirection when they get lost. Singal says that most worriers agree that kids these days are different, different in the sense that we may need more attention and care but only for the better. For redirection when we become misguided by the wrong influencers. College has given students freedom, but many do not know how to use this freedom correctly, and are still in the process of learning. Many cannot handle this freedom and pressure together, causing them to go into depression of the overwhelming sensations. I agree that it is morally correct for Universities to offer help, but the more

In a study that measured how much knowledge college students possessed when it came to their campus mental health resources 37 percent of responders said they did not have enough information about their campus’s mental health resources to contact them. 30 percent of responders said they had never heard of the services available at their campus. 38 percent said they had heard about the services but knew nothing about them (Yorgason et al.). Awareness of campus resources is low, partly because of stigma, but also, perhaps, because colleges are not raising enough awareness. A simple flyer advertising mental health resources available on campus could save a life. The link to the counseling center being present on the university’s homepage, rather than being buried beneath information about summer classes and tips for graduate papers, could stop one student from dropping out. A simple mention of the counseling center at freshman orientation could motivate a student to seek out the help that they deserve. Colleges and universities have the obligation to maintain their image, but they also have an obligation to their students to make them aware of the resources they can make use of. Many colleges and universities now offer an Active Minds group. Active Minds is a

Sleep deprivation is a serious concern among college students, who are "among the most sleep-deprived age group in the United States," (Central Michigan University, 2008). It is important to study the causes of sleep deprivation, or sleep disorders, among college students. According to Park (2009), "dozens of studies have linked an increase in nightly sleep to better cognition and alertness." A study by Central Michigan University (2008) found that sleep deprivation can lead to poor academic performance, impaired driving, depression, and behavioral problems. There are several variables that may affect sleeping patterns among college students. One is genetics or biological issues. It is highly

Students who usually stay up late and get little sleep do not think of the consequences for the next day. Frequently, a majority of these students arrive at class only to fall the next day only to fall asleep after the professor starts the lecture. The poor behavior problem usually leads to low attendance rates and poor grades among sleep deprived students (Johnson). For first time freshmen, sleep deprivation has been known to cause a variety of issues that can lead to grave harm. Sleep deprivation can cause slow reaction time as well as headaches and nightmares more frequently. The mind will fall asleep if it cannot get enough sleep causing it to not function properly. Some side effects insomnia are feeling fatigue, depressed or a feeling of the body being completely drained (Haynes). One of these issues

More than 40% of college students struggle with mental illness and less than 60% of college campuses have a licensed psychiatrist available to these students. If these students don’t have anyone to help them how are they able to power through the semester of college and how are they supposed to be succeed? However, many people don’t see the difference between having a licensed psychiatrist and a grad student studying to be a psychiatrist, which many campuses have, deal with students. Although I concede the fact that having some help for students with mental illness on campus (the graduate students) I insist that having more than just the grad students should be available because a grad student cannot prescribe medication to students nor offer real professional help, and considering students with mental illness probably will not

Mental health is a serious topic that is often not taken seriously. Due to my own struggles with depression, I have experienced the impact mental illness can have on a student’s life. Mental illness can make everyday life feel unbearable and can have just as serious of an effect on a person as a physical illness. The causes of increasing mental health problems in college students are numerous, and it will take work from both students and universities to overcome this problem, but change is necessary for the health of U.S. college students.

Research indicates that America’s sleep problems have increased and might be the number one health problem. The average amount of sleep that people get per night can range anywhere from three to twelve hours. According to Dr. David Dinges at the University of Pennsylvania, it is a fact that people who get fewer than six hours of sleep a night do not live as long as people who get seven hours or more. Most people do not realize the importance of sleep or even realize that it is needed to survive. Many people experience sleep deprivation; however it is commonly seen in college students. Irregular sleeping patterns tend to occur in students, which can later lead to long-term effects.

Before the main problems for college students were homesickness and relationships. Now the majority of students struggle with depression, anxiety, and self-harm.