{"id":15079,"date":"2020-08-14T09:18:00","date_gmt":"2020-08-14T14:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timelycareprod.wpengine.com\/?p=15079"},"modified":"2025-10-23T11:32:44","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T16:32:44","slug":"stress-and-anxiety-in-college-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/stress-and-anxiety-in-college-students\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Coping Strategies for Stress &#038; Anxiety in College Students"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/stress-and-anxiety-in-college-students\/#impact-of-the-pandemic-on-student-mental-health\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Impact of the pandemic on student mental health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/stress-and-anxiety-in-college-students\/#stress-and-anxiety-in-college-students\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Stress and anxiety in college students<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/stress-and-anxiety-in-college-students\/#coping-strategies-for-college-students\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Coping strategies for college students<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/stress-and-anxiety-in-college-students\/#1-keep-a-normal-routine\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">1. Keep a normal routine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/stress-and-anxiety-in-college-students\/#2-watch-nutrition-and-diet\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">2. Watch nutrition and diet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/stress-and-anxiety-in-college-students\/#3-take-a-break\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">3. Take a break<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/stress-and-anxiety-in-college-students\/#4-stay-connected-with-others\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">4. Stay connected with others<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/stress-and-anxiety-in-college-students\/#5-consider-speaking-with-a-mental-health-professional\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">5. Consider speaking with a mental health professional<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/stress-and-anxiety-in-college-students\/#how-higher-education-can-support-students-with-stress-and-anxiety\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">How higher education can support students with stress and anxiety<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/stress-and-anxiety-in-college-students\/#why-on-demand-emotional-support-is-a-necessity\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Why on-demand emotional support is a necessity\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/stress-and-anxiety-in-college-students\/#how-telehealth-can-support-college-students-mental-health\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">How telehealth can support college students&#8217; mental health<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"15079\" class=\"elementor elementor-15079\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-da77d2e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"da77d2e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7bac0d5 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"7bac0d5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c97d199 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c97d199\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The transition from high school to college is not only an exciting time but also a stressful one. This may be the first time that these young adults have to develop time management skills, schoolwork, mental health, social life, and maybe even a part-time or full-time job all at once. These changes can present symptoms of stress or anxiety that could also ultimately affect academic success if left untreated or unmanaged.<\/p><p>According to the American Psychological Association (APA)<a href=\"https:\/\/www.apa.org\/topics\/stress\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\"> 2019 Stress in America survey<\/a>, more than three-quarters of young adults report feeling physical or emotional symptoms of stress. To add to the normal stressors of college life, the coronavirus pandemic hit and caused feelings of uncertainty in college students about the future of their education.<\/p><p>Dealing with the challenges presented by COVID-19 has resulted in increased loneliness, stress, anxiety, and depression for many young adults. At the beginning of the pandemic, an <a href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/college-students-stress-statistics\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">overwhelming majority of college students (85%)<\/a> reported increased stress and\/or anxiety. As a result, the importance of college students developing coping strategies to combat stress, anxiety, and other mental health concerns is at an all-time high.<\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"impact-of-the-pandemic-on-student-mental-health\"><\/span>Impact of the pandemic on student mental health<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestcolleges.com\/blog\/coronavirus-survey\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">survey<\/a> conducted by BestColleges.com revealed that 90% of college students said that the pandemic caused them to experience negative mental health symptoms. Unfortunately, the pandemic has also made it harder to access mental health care for most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidehighered.com\/news\/2020\/07\/13\/survey-finds-higher-prevalence-depression-among-students-and-difficulties-accessing\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">students (60%)<\/a>, making financial stressors and feelings of anxiety about the future of their education more difficult for students to manage.<\/p><p>Colleges across the nation <a href=\"https:\/\/medicine.umich.edu\/dept\/psychiatry\/michigan-psychiatry-resources-covid-19\/adults-specific-resources\/coping-covid-19-pandemic-college-student\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">closed campuses and residence halls<\/a> to help flatten the curve, forcing students to leave their campus communities, friends, coaches, classes, loved ones, and familiar routines. With many students spending more time in front of screens and being stuck indoors, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestcolleges.com\/research\/college-mental-health-impacts-from-covid-19\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">they are experiencing difficulties<\/a> making new friends and meeting classmates. The impact of isolation on student mental health will likely increase levels of social anxiety once students can return to campus.<\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"stress-and-anxiety-in-college-students\"><\/span>Stress and anxiety in college students<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>As a college student, it\u2019s nearly impossible not to feel symptoms of stress at least once. Common <a href=\"https:\/\/www.affordablecollegesonline.org\/balancing-student-stress\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">causes of stress<\/a> in students stem from living away from home for the first time, academic performance and success, test anxiety, finances, post-graduation plans, roommate conflict, and relationships. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stress.org\/stress-effects\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">American Institute of Stress<\/a> says that \u201cstress can have wide-ranging effects on emotion, mood, and behavior.\u201d When stress is left untreated for a long period of time, chronic stress may develop and cause even worse physical symptoms or health issues. Knowing the symptoms and signs of stress will help you to create stress management techniques early.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/articles\/11874-stress\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">Physical symptoms of stress<\/a> include:<\/p><ul><li>Headaches, dizziness, or shaking<\/li><li>Chest pains or racing heart<\/li><li>Muscle tension or jaw clenching<\/li><li>Aches and pains<\/li><li>Trouble sleeping or exhaustion<\/li><li>High blood pressure<\/li><li>Weakened immune system<\/li><\/ul><p>Normal levels of stress from time to time are expected and can sometimes be beneficial depending on the circumstances. But, when stress continues at unhealthy levels for an extended period, it can impact studying, cognitive abilities, concentration, and self-esteem. When not properly treated, stress affects all aspects of daily life. It can prevent students from reaching their academic goals, which can then lead to developing anxiety or other mental health conditions.<\/p><p>Although often used interchangeably, stress and anxiety have a couple of differences. The <a href=\"https:\/\/buckeyerecoverynetwork.com\/college-anxiety-guide\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">major difference between anxiety and stress<\/a> is that anxiety can also make you feel a sense of impending doom and fear. A study from the American College Health Association (ACHA) revealed that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imagine-america.org\/deteriorating-mental-health-u-s-college-students-part\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">60% of college students<\/a> report anxiety as one of their major health concerns.\u00a0<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/physical-symptoms-of-anxiety#symptoms\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">Physical symptoms of anxiety<\/a> include:<\/p><ul><li>Stomach pain, nausea, or digestive issues<\/li><li>Headache<\/li><li>Insomnia or waking up frequently<\/li><li>Weakness or fatigue<\/li><li>Pounding or racing heart<\/li><li>Rapid breathing or shortness of breath<\/li><li>Sweating, trembling or shaking<\/li><li>Muscle tension<\/li><\/ul><p>The constant fear of the unknown, in addition to a loss of control, has drastically increased anxiety in college students and other <a href=\"https:\/\/medicine.umich.edu\/dept\/psychiatry\/michigan-psychiatry-resources-covid-19\/adults-specific-resources\/coping-covid-19-pandemic-college-student\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">mental health concerns<\/a>. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/staciaalexander.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">Dr. Stacia Alexander<\/a>, mental health clinic coordinator at Paul Quinn College, this is why virtual mental health services like <a href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/for-schools\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow noopener noreferrer\">telehealth<\/a> are so important in effectively reaching all students, no matter their location.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d61114 elementor-cta--layout-image-right elementor-cta--skin-classic elementor-animated-content elementor-widget elementor-widget-call-to-action\" data-id=\"3d61114\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"call-to-action.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div 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elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-cta__button elementor-button elementor-size-md\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/contact\/?utm_source=website&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=contact_blog\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow noopener noreferrer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBring acessible care to your campus\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df89d65 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"df89d65\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"coping-strategies-for-college-students\"><\/span>Coping strategies for college students<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>According to an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acha.org\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">American College Health Association<\/a> (ACHA) assessment, 45% of college students experience more than average stress. Colleges and universities must provide tools and resources to mental health services to help students manage college stress, like support groups, health and wellness classes, virtual care, and counseling center access. However, the past year has highlighted the importance of students developing their own healthy ways to cope when trying to support mental well-being. Dr. Alexander suggests students use these coping strategies to support mental health while away from campus.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a75bf79 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"a75bf79\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ce120b1 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"ce120b1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-1d67069 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"1d67069\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-7427eaf ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"7427eaf\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be5f592 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"be5f592\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-keep-a-normal-routine\"><\/span>1. Keep a normal routine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5><p>The past year abruptly changed everyone\u2019s normal and familiar routines, which ultimately affected student mental health. Students should keep a structured routine that mirrors what they would do if they were still on campus full-time. Maintaining consistency can be accomplished through simple things, such as waking up around the same time, eating three meals a day, exercising, writing down daily goals to accomplish, and maintaining hygiene.<\/p><h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-watch-nutrition-and-diet\"><\/span>2. Watch nutrition and diet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5><p>College life is best known by the stereotype of the \u201cfreshman 15.\u201d With a hectic schedule and moving from class to class, students don\u2019t always focus on the nutrition of the food they\u2019re eating. However, what and when we eat can <a href=\"https:\/\/onlinecounselingprograms.com\/resources\/college-students-diet-and-mental-health\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">directly impact how we feel<\/a>. Maintain nutrition by eating three balanced meals per day and snacking in moderation. It can be easy to eat what you might consider \u201cjunk\u201d food as a coping mechanism while stuck at home but avoid doing so as much as possible.<\/p><h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-take-a-break\"><\/span>3. Take a break<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5><p>Make time to do things beyond coursework and studying by adding self-care to your daily routine. To avoid having negative thoughts, take deep breaths and repeat positive affirmations to yourself to practice mindfulness. When you feel symptoms of anxiety arising, the <a href=\"https:\/\/adaa.org\/tips\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">Anxiety and Depression Association of America<\/a> (ADAA) suggests trying to get enough sleep, limit alcohol and caffeine, count to 10 slowly, and practice relaxation techniques.<\/p><h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-stay-connected-with-others\"><\/span>4. Stay connected with others<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5><p>Being around people that you care about and who make you feel comfortable can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wgu.edu\/blog\/stress-college-students-2019-how-to-cope1902.html#close\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">help decrease stress<\/a>. Make an effort to reach out and connect with loved ones daily. Social media can be a great way to keep up-to-date with friends and family members, but set limits to make sure it doesn\u2019t affect your mental health. Using video calls for face-to-face conversations is another way to maintain your well-being and reduce stressors.<\/p><h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-consider-speaking-with-a-mental-health-professional\"><\/span>5. Consider speaking with a mental health professional<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5><p>If you feel like you\u2019re experiencing unhealthy levels of anxiety or stress, seeking help is a way to better understand the physical symptoms that you may be experiencing. Exploring different mental health services that your school offers to help manage overwhelming anxiety or stress is nothing to be ashamed of and will be beneficial in the long run.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-af094c5 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"af094c5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd04e2e elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"dd04e2e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dcad47f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dcad47f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; 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height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; 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font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">A post shared by <a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/timelymd\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"> TimelyCare<\/a> (@timelymd) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2020-06-30T14:55:22+00:00\">Jun 30, 2020 at 7:55am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/blockquote>\n<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2fe2a69 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"2fe2a69\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3b2df4c ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"3b2df4c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8eedbb3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8eedbb3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Experiencing stress and anxiety is nothing to be ashamed of and can be treated or managed in a variety of ways. The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) suggests using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nimh.nih.gov\/health\/topics\/anxiety-disorders\/#part_145338\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">psychotherapy, medication, or a combination of both<\/a> to effectively treat anxiety disorders.<\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-higher-education-can-support-students-with-stress-and-anxiety\"><\/span>How higher education can support students with stress and anxiety<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>Students returning back to campus after a traumatic and challenging year won\u2019t be the same students who were on campus before the pandemic. Some students may be experiencing the effects of stress and anxiety from losing a loved one or from other traumas during isolation. According to the National College Health Assessment conducted by Healthy Minds and the American College Health Association (ACHA), 60% of students said that the pandemic made it much harder to access mental health care.<\/p><p>Higher education won\u2019t be able to ignore this prevalent issue and must come prepared with resources to help students manage stress and anxiety on and off-campus. This support from colleges and universities will be crucial in helping students succeed academically and in their everyday life.<\/p><p>According to the American College Health Association (ACHA), the collaboration between health care, counseling, and wellness services on college campuses is crucial for successfully supporting students. Ask if virtual mental health services \u2014 like telehealth through TimelyCare \u2014 are available to you.<\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why-on-demand-emotional-support-is-a-necessity\"><\/span>Why on-demand emotional support is a necessity\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), <a href=\"https:\/\/adaa.org\/understanding-anxiety\/generalized-anxiety-disorder-gad\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">generalized anxiety disorder<\/a> affects 6.8 million young adults but can start at any point in life. The pandemic has caused overwhelming anxiety nationwide, especially for college students having to balance mental well-being and coursework while in isolation. When students return back to campus, the prevalence of mental health problems will present challenges for higher education to meet the need to support student mental health.<\/p><p>In a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.activeminds.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Student-Survey-Infographic.pdf\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">survey<\/a> conducted by Active Minds in April 2020, 80% of college students reported that COVID-19 had a negative impact on their mental health, and 85% said that they had increased difficulty focusing on school and work. More than half of the students surveyed (55%) said they wouldn\u2019t know where to go if they or a loved one needed professional mental health services right away. These statistics show an increased need for accessible on-demand and virtual support resources for students on and off-campus.<\/p><p>Although<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fastcompany.com\/90520960\/crisis-fatigue-might-be-the-dangerous-reason-why-you-stopped-wearing-a-mask\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\"> crisis fatigue<\/a> \u2014 a sense of helplessness, an ongoing dread, a desire to simply give up \u2014 is not uncommon, seeking help through virtual mental health services or a mental health professional can make a difference. Many colleges and universities offer on-demand mental telehealth services to students through services with partners like TimelyCare.<\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-telehealth-can-support-college-students-mental-health\"><\/span>How telehealth can support college students&#8217; mental health<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>With TimelyCare, students can access on-demand emotional support through <a href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/mental-health\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">TalkNow<\/a> and choose times to speak with a professional of their choosing through <a href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/mental-health\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Scheduled Counseling<\/a>. TalkNow is a virtual resource that enables students to speak to mental health professionals \u2014 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Through Scheduled Counseling, students can set up ongoing, regular mental telehealth counseling appointments with a provider who is licensed in that student&#8217;s state.\u00a0<\/p><p>Sessions are available via video or phone, whichever is most convenient for the student. Telehealth services provided by <a href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/contact\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow noopener noreferrer\">TimelyCare<\/a> are an extension of a campus\u2019s existing mental health services. TimelyCare is working to end the stigma of seeking help for mental illness and to show students they are not alone.<\/p><p>TimelyCare is focused on supporting the health and well-being of colleges and universities, and that includes both the physical and mental health of students. Learn more about our commitment to <a href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/for-schools\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow noopener noreferrer\">transforming healthcare in higher education.<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The transition from high school to college is not only an exciting time but also a stressful one. This may be the first time that these young adults have to develop time management skills, schoolwork, mental health, social life, and maybe even a part-time or full-time job all at once. 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