Half of College Students Seeking Counseling Report Stress

The number one reason why college students consult a counselor? Depression.

Midterms and Finals Are Sources of Academic Stress

More than a third of all students agree midterm and final exams are the top source of stress.

Going Home Stresses LGBTQ+ College Students

According to Diverse, up to 60% of all LGBTQ+ college students feel stressed about going home for the holidays

Female Students Have Higher Stress Levels Than Males

Female college students opt for an emotion-focused coping dimension and rely on its coping strategies more often than male students

Anti-anxiety medications

In the last decade, the number of college students taking anti-anxiety medications doubled from 3.0% to 7.6%.

Many College Students are Physically Inactive

40%-50% of college students are physically inactive. a lack of exercise increases anxiety risk by 118% and depression risk by 152%.

STEM Majors are Stressful

Classes among STEM majors are so high-pressure that students suffer from lasting mental health issues, sometimes to the point of them wanting to put everything to an end.

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