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fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

When Your College Student Loses a Friend to Suicide

"My ex-boyfriend killed himself. My friend who goes to the same college called to tell me. I knew he was feeling depressed when I broke up with him last month, but he never mentioned wanting to kill himself. He was seeing a psychiatrist and said he was starting to feel better. What if the breakup triggered this? I feel like it's my fault."
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Mid-Semester Freak-Out: The 5 Things That Can Help

Most students, when they're struggling mid-semester, are feeling overwhelmed but don't actually need advice or solutions. This goes against our instinct as parents-we want to solve the problem and eradicate their pain. Don't do it. They already know what to do; they're just struggling to do it. This is where hard, messy lessons occur. Instead, validate how they're feeling. Don't agree with them; just acknowledge how hard this time is for them. Listen with the intent of understanding rather than solving.
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fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

What's Driving Suicidal Thoughts in Young People?

The study found that many university students have considered suicide, with 47 percent of participants experiencing suicidal thoughts at some point in their lifetime and 30 percent experiencing suicidal thoughts within the 12 months preceding the survey. In addition, 14 percent had made a specific plan in the 12 months before the survey, and 2.3 percent attempted suicide in the 12 months before the survey.
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fromFast Company
1 month ago

Adding more green spaces to a college campus boosts students' mental health

Increasing green space on college campuses reduces student stress and strengthens belonging, helping improve mental health and potentially lowering counseling demand.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Exposure to School Shootings Impacts College Students

Elayna experienced fear and anxiety following a school shooting incident on campus, which led her to consider taking a semester off from college.
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fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Can Summer Break Ease AI Anxiety?

AI-induced anxiety among students manifests as overload, burnout, and diminished motivation, complicating their academic experience and overall mental well-being.
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