Mental Health Stresssors Facing New College Students

Welcome to Being a Parent is Hard! In this week's episode we take a deep dive into the anxiety-producing topic of mental health and emotional stressors facing new college students. Whether it's choosing a college, deciding on a major, finding a roommate,, or acclimating to dormitory living, the start of college can be a stressful time. And there's the transition to living away from home which includes self-care, setting appropriate limits for yourself, and managing social and academic pressures--all of which can be a source of stress for new college students. Add to that the ever present stressors connected to alcohol, sex and drugs, and it easy to understand why depression and anxiety are so widespread among our older teens. We hope you can join us as we discuss the pressures and struggles facing our college students and how we as parents can help.

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