Mental Wellness

The primary purpose of this paper is to review literature and studies regarding mental health issues in college students and on college campuses. An overwhelming trend of mental health concerns have been raised in this population. There are many variables and factors involved in the well-being of college age individuals. Stressors and triggers often disrupt the optimal daily functioning of this group. The college environment brings unique barriers to mental health wellness as well as an excellent untapped potential for prevention and education initiatives and programming. This review was focused on the complex nature of mental health issues in the specificity of college age students and in the unique college campus environment.

Spiritual Wellness- To have beliefs that help you out in your life, that help you have a

Another obstacle that threatens success is health and emotional issues present prior to attending school. Fogg (2009) reveals that graduate school has a reputation for triggering and amplifying depression and mental illness, especially in those already afflicted by mental health issues. Depression may prevent the individual from fully engaging in discussions, completing assignments or even reaching one’s full potential. Strategies to overcome these obstacles include complying with prescribed mental health medications, seeking support from the university’s free resource center, and focusing on self-care activities.

According to Mayo Clinic, Spirituality is the act of giving your life context. It takes on different forms, either in religious observance, or meditation, prayer… but can also take on the forms of Nature, music, and art. Spirituality, in the sheer greatness of the word itself, can also help you feel a sense of purpose, connect to the world around you, expand your network, and lead a healthier life, something we are all striving to commit to do. Mayo Clinic

The mental health of college students has declined in the last several decades. As some students enter college, their lives drastically changes. They go through many different difficulties in trying to live a college life without realizing what it can do for them. Everyone comes to college with an expectation of doing well in classes and enjoying what college has to offer. As the pressures builds for some people, their state of mind alters in a negative direction, where help from counseling services are needed. Nationally, 22% of collegians are seeking therapy or counseling each year (Marano 2015). That would be approximately 14,000 students at The Ohio State University, which is considered significantly

As an aspiring doctor, the concept of “wellness” holds high regard in my consciousness in future attempts to heal and guide members of society to an overall healthier well being.

A notable gap in the knowledge base of wellness is seen in the dearth of studies with clinical populations. The philosophy of wellness

They further break down aspects of wellness into six dimensions: Emotional, Occupational, Physical, Spiritual, Intellectual, and Social.

College represents a form of higher learning. For many, it is also a time for personal growth as we transition into adulthood. This in itself is a stressful situation as one must make drastic adjustments to a new role, environment, and demands. Stress is a major contributor to the development of mental and emotional issues (Rodgers, L., Tennison, L. 2009). Research has been done to determine the impact of depression and anxiety on university students. It has been

Upon reflection of my time in college, there are some lessons learned and much more to be learned. Lessons regarding how to maintain a healthy lifestyle in general as well as how to set myself up for a healthy future have been learned. So far, I have learned lessons of mental, social, and intellectual wellness, while needing more work in occupational and financial wellness for the future

It is believed that individuals that have a well spiritual being will have less daily hassles and suicidal ideation.

These mental activities expand knowledge and skills as well as helping the individual discover their potential. When a person is aware of their intellectual wellness, they are able to appreciate their own mental growth and stimulation, be more engaged in intellectual and cultural activities, and be involved and accepting of new ideas and understandings. These are the many qualities that come with this dimension of intellectual wellness.

I do believe spirituality is great way of increasing self-care and an overall sense of wellness. I feel very relieved and stress free after mediation and/or prayer. I do believe that incorporating all of these things will help me to become less distress, fatigue and burnout from my work as a professional. Self-care is very important to me because in order to help individuals I must first help

College effects your cognitive abilities in that every year the knowledge you gain from academic work, classmates, professors, being in a new environment, and discussions with your classmates increases your critical thinking and postformal thought. In the study Brain changes significantly after 18, the study showed compelling advancements in cognitive and psychosocial development of the brain during the college years. Psychosocial development in college offers the opportunity for the student to meet a variety of people from different backgrounds and gets to learn about their culture and views. The students also get to make new friendships, join campus organizations and date. These interactions strengthen the emotional part of the brain to make

Another obstacle that threatens success is health and emotional issues present prior to attending school. Fogg (2009) reveals that graduate school has a reputation for triggering and amplifying depression and mental illness, especially in those already afflicted by mental health issues. Depression may prevent the individual from fully engaging in discussions, completing assignments or even reaching one’s full potential. Strategies to overcome these obstacles include complying with prescribed mental health medications, seeking support from the university’s free resource center, and focusing on self-care activities.