Is Social Media a Cause of Student Anxiety? Social media anxiety disorder is a mental health condition that is similar to social anxiety disorder. It seems that the more technology we acquire, the more stressed out we become. Overall, about 30% of those who use social...
College Anxiety and Academic Distress Many college students are struggling. One-third of college students will drop out, and more than 50% will take more than 6 years to finish their degree. These numbers are staggering, especially considering 28% of students drop out...
Motivation and Mental Health Motivation is a force within us that affects our choices, our behavior, and can inspire us. From a psychological perspective, motivation explains the urge in a person to act in a certain way that is aimed at satisfying certain goals,...
“Real Parents” This guest post was written by Arise Society student A Welsh My uncle and I were both adopted. So my entire life I have had this story of his experience with adoption looming over my head. It goes like this: My grandmother and my uncle were...
Depression and Anxiety Rates Growing Among Females Girls are increasingly experiencing more major depressive episodes compared to boys – and it’s a trend that’s been on the rise since 2010. Depression and anxiety are common in both genders, but by the teenage...
The Connection between Mental Health and Academics Academic performance is a clear and measurable indicator of how well students are coping with real-world circumstances. During college, students have a unique amount of stress and experience many firsts, such as a...
