Mental Health Issues Among College Students

According to Mayo Clinic, anxiety and depression among college students has significantly increased, especially since the start of the pandemic. In addition, up to 44% of college students reported having symptoms of depression and anxiety.

This first installment of the documentary series Lifelines examines growing metal health issues among college students. Learn more about the often misunderstood and stigmatized mental health concerns of depression and anxiety affecting this significant segment of the population. “Find Your Balance on Your Path to Mental Health” explores the pressures facing students today, identifies signs and symptoms of various mental illnesses, outlines avenues for seeking treatment and shares stories detailing personal struggles.

If you are thinking of suicide or hurting yourself, dial 988 immediately. The Suicide and Crisis helpline provides free, confidential support. Help is waiting twenty-four hours a day, every day.

Chapters

1. A Growing Concern

Living in a post-pandemic world can be challenging. Even more so for college students.

2. Complex Causes

Unlike physical illness, mental illnesses have a variety of causes that often work in concert with one another.

3. Signs, Symptoms and Stigma

The first way mental illness effects lives is through symptoms. However, those effected aren’t always the first to recognize them.

4. Treatments

While there is no known cure for mental illness, there are a number of varying, and proven effective, treatments available.

5. Personal Stories

Meet Amy and Karly. Both have lived with mental illness but have very different stories.

Need to talk?

Resources are available to help you.

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Dial 988 for help anywhere in the United States

Counseling, Advising and Transfer Services

(630) 942-2259 | cod.edu/personal-counseling

Dean of Students

deanofstudents@cod.edu

Undocumented Student Resource Liaison

Elizabeth Gomez de la Casa | (630) 942-3146

Homeless and At-Risk Liaison

Jenny Madsen | (630) 942-2304

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