Safe drinking tips for college students: Preserve your physical and mental health while under the influence by Jason Crosby | Oct 19, 2021 | Alcohol & Drugs, College, Mental Health Topics For many undergraduate college students (as well as those who’ve since graduated), drinking alcohol seems synonymous with the university experience. It can be a way to celebrate getting through final exams or winning a home football game. Most notoriously, a drink in hand can also loosen our social inhibitions, to…
The College Freshman “Back to School Blues”: Tips for First Year Success by Collin Davies, M.A., LPE | Aug 9, 2016 | College, Mental Health Topics Fall is a time of great excitement that includes cooler weather, bonfires, football games, and social gatherings. For many, this time of year is also when millions of young adults take a great leap in their academic career from high school to college, which often includes leaving home and embarking…
5 Ways to Get Your Friends Off The Couch by Ashley Rawsthorne | Jan 21, 2014 | Mental Health Topics, Relationships Everyone deserves a little relaxation time built into their day. There is, however, a difference between relaxing and being flat out lazy. So what’s the solution to cure this chronic laziness that seems to have hit each of us at some point? Here are a few suggestions to get your friends (and you) off the couch:
5 Studying Habits Successful People Have by Jon Negroni | Sep 5, 2013 | College, Mental Health Topics Not all studying habits are created equal. Whether you’re an undergrad, working for your master’s or receiving new training for your career, studying is essential for success in any industry. If you’re like me, however, you may not have or know about the best studying habits, and that can be…
College Counseling for Sexual Abuse Stats by Anthony Centore, PhD | Dec 21, 2012 | Abuse & Neglect, College, Mental Health Topics Physical and Sexual Harassment • 32% of college students report being a victim of physical harassment. • 8.5% of college students carry a weapon such as a gun, knife or club (within 30 days; not for job reasons). • 13.2% have participated in a physical fight within 12 months. •…
College Stress and Anxiety Stats by Anthony Centore, PhD | Dec 20, 2010 | Anxiety, College, Mental Health Topics, Stress Maladaptive anxiety affects approximately 19 million U.S. adults—or up to 25% of the general population—and is distinct in that it progresses to consume one with overwhelming fear, panic and dread. In many instances, symptoms are intense to the point they cripple one’s personal relationships, career, and quality of life. Anxiety…
College Depression Statistics by Anthony Centore, PhD | Dec 20, 2010 | College, Depression, Mental Health Topics Interesting College Depression Statistics More than just “the blues,” clinical depression is distinct in that symptoms are of a severity that disrupts one’s daily routine. Often ubiquitous, these symptoms include decreased energy, fluctuating body weight, depleted concentration, irritability, bouts of crying, and thoughts of suicide. Depression is on the rise—those…