Mental health issues in college students

College life is an exciting period of a person’s life. During this period a student will experience several changes that will affect his/her mental health.

It is a known fact that most college students face mental health issues because of academic stress, peer pressure, lack of sleep, and financial burden. Worse case is that students never come to know how to deal with mental health issues.

As a teacher, I have seen many brilliant students who destroyed their future just because of their mental health problems. I talked to them and their parents in detail and found some common problems. Here are some common mental health issues that college students often face.

Depression

A major cause of depression among college students is the academic burden. The student will feel that he/she is not doing well in the classes and hence there is a feeling of failure and lack of self-confidence.

Suicidal thoughts

This is a common problem among college students, but the number of suicides among college students is very less. The main reason behind this is that the students usually have a fear of failing exams or not getting good grades.

Low self-esteem

The college students feel that they are not good enough and hence they are not confident. In order to make them confident college students should be aware of their strengths and weaknesses.

Relationship issues

College life is a stage of a person’s life when a person will start experiencing new relationships. There will be a feeling of being alone and having no one to share his/her problems with.

Bipolar disorder

A person who suffers from bipolar disorder has a mood swings. The person will feel different moods at different times of the day. These people need to get regular counseling sessions to manage their mood swings.

Schizophrenia

This is a mental disorder that is very common among college students. People suffering from this disorder are unable to think logically. They lose their memory and are not able to perform their day-to-day activities.

Mental health issues are common among college students. They need to be aware of their daily routine and try to stay away from the causes.