Struggling Students

Growing Mental Health Issues Among College Students

Between 2009 and 2015, the number of students who were diagnosed with mental issues grew by at least 30% with the highest number of cases being anxiety, depression, stress, academic performance concerns, and family issues, among others. 

Many students struggle with the transition from high school to college life, resulting in anxiety. This stage in life is when most students experience mental health issues for the first time. The average age of onset for many mental health issues, including depression and bipolar disorder, is between 18 and early 20s.

Unfortunately, very few colleges have the resources to attend to help these students. This has resulted in high dropout rates.

• Statista 2018: Primary mental health issues among college students 2017-2018

Girls Are More Primed For Major Depressive Episodes

Girls are increasingly experiencing more major depressive episodes compared to boys among US youths, a trend that’s been on the rise since 2010.

• Statista 2018b: Major depressive episode in the past year among U.S. youths by gender 2004-2017

Increase of Video Gaming Addictions Among Students

Gaming disorder has been recognized by the World Health Organization as a disease though most prefer to call it a disorder or addiction. More than 2 million US students are gaming addicts whereby their brains are totally hijacked by games and find it hard for them to let go of the compulsive behavior without help.

What is Causing This Influx of Anxiety & Depression?

Researchers are trying to understand exactly what’s behind this crisis, but there isn’t a simple answer. While every student is unique, studies have reported that some factors causing young adults to suffer from mental health issues can be many factors.

For example, genetics and family-of-origin patterns predispose many to mental health disorders more than others; however, the world we live in, as well as technology, can also influence our mood, deeper psychology, fears, and negative coping behaviors.

The subject of mental health issues is a growing concern among parents, professors, and college counselors. What is the best way to help?

The Arise Society Can Help

The Arise Society is a transitional living, supportive therapeutic college environment. College students who have not been succeeding academically or are too overwhelmed with everyday college life come to us for a limited period of time.

Our team of trained professionals helps guide students to get back on track with personalized counseling, academic, and social support. Our participants come from colleges around the country to seek treatment, to gain experiences to cope in the real world, and have access to a mentor 24/7. After completion of our program, our students can transfer back into their previous college to graduate.

The number of students needing help may be higher than ever, but young adults who come to The Arise Society can get better, regain a sense of confidence, independence, and health as they move forward in life.