{"id":15575,"date":"2020-10-30T09:50:06","date_gmt":"2020-10-30T14:50:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timelycareprod.wpengine.com\/?p=15575"},"modified":"2025-10-13T09:45:47","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T14:45:47","slug":"depression-in-college-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/depression-in-college-students\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Tips for Managing Depression 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\/depression-in-college-students\/#depression-in-college-students\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Depression in college students<\/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\/depression-in-college-students\/#signs-and-symptoms\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Signs and symptoms<\/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\/depression-in-college-students\/#causes-and-risk-factors\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Causes and risk factors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/depression-in-college-students\/#7-tips-for-managing-depression-in-college-students\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">7 tips for managing depression in 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-5\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/depression-in-college-students\/#1-talk-to-a-professional\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">1. Talk to a professional<\/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\/depression-in-college-students\/#2-get-adequate-sleep\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">2. Get adequate sleep<\/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\/depression-in-college-students\/#3-practice-mindfulness\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">3. Practice mindfulness<\/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\/depression-in-college-students\/#4-take-care-to-manage-stress\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">4. Take care to manage stress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/depression-in-college-students\/#5-avoid-drugs-and-alcohol\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">5. Avoid drugs and alcohol<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/depression-in-college-students\/#6-improve-nutrition\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">6. Improve nutrition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/depression-in-college-students\/#7-strengthen-connections-with-friends-and-family\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">7. Strengthen connections with friends and family<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/depression-in-college-students\/#how-higher-education-can-support-student-mental-health\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">How higher education can support student mental health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/depression-in-college-students\/#how-telehealth-services-can-help-your-campus\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">How telehealth services can help your campus<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"15575\" class=\"elementor elementor-15575\" 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-b258d0f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"b258d0f\" 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-985a496 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"985a496\" 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-ece819c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ece819c\" 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><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auroraarizona.com\/blog\/depression-awareness-month\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">Depression Awareness Month<\/a> is a time to shine a light on how prevalent depression is and how to spot the signs and symptoms in young adults. However, with all of the mental health challenges brought on by the pandemic, awareness about depression needs to be raised every day.<\/p><p>According to the National College Health Assessment from the American College Health Association (ACHA), 30% of college students reported feeling so depressed that it was nearly impossible to function. As the impact of the pandemic is felt in the new normal of daily life and the way that schools safely operate, college students continue to be significantly affected both physically and emotionally by depression.<\/p><p>\u201cMany students today are experiencing some level of depressed or sad mood,\u201d said Dr. Jan Hall, executive director of mental health at TimelyCare. \u201cA likely cause is the continuing changes, lack of stability and isolation that have resulted from COVID-19.\u201d<\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"depression-in-college-students\"><\/span>Depression in college students<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>First, what is depression? The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/tween-and-teen-health\/in-depth\/college-depression\/art-20048327\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">Mayo Clinic<\/a> defines major depression as a mood disorder that causes persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest for at least two weeks or longer. It\u2019s normal to feel sad and down every once in a while, but these feelings usually go away after a short time. People with depression are different. They experience feelings of sadness and emptiness constantly, which ultimately begin to affect daily activities.<\/p><p>College students are particularly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/college-students-mental-health-survey-5115273\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">susceptible to depression.<\/a> With the immense pressure to balance academics, social life, extracurriculars, and mental well-being it can all become too much to handle. This also may be the first time that they\u2019re living away from home and the support system that they\u2019re used to.<\/p><p>And as if college isn\u2019t already stressful enough, students transitioned to online learning as the pandemic forced college and university campuses to close. This created feelings of isolation and uncertainty about the future and caused many students to develop symptoms of depression. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychiatryadvisor.com\/home\/conference-highlights\/apa-2021\/health-behavior-changes-and-major-depressive-disorder-in-covid-19-pandemic\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">recent study<\/a> conducted by the American Psychiatric Association (APA), found that during the pandemic, young adults with no prior history of mental illness reported struggling with symptoms of depression.<\/p><p>The pandemic also caused changes in physical activity, sleep, and physical activity patterns. The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), says that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nimh.nih.gov\/health\/topics\/depression\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">depression looks different<\/a> for young adults. They\u2019re more likely to be irritable, have a negative outlook on life, and hypersomnia. They are also more likely to suffer from other mental health issues, such as generalized anxiety disorder, social phobia, panic disorder, and substance use disorder.<\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"signs-and-symptoms\"><\/span>Signs and symptoms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jedfoundation.org\/depression\/#card=2\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">The Jed Foundation (JED)<\/a>, it\u2019s important to look for signs of depression in the teenage and college years, since this is when symptoms often first develop. These signs include changes in mood and thoughts, changes in behaviors, and physical symptoms. It\u2019s important to note that not everyone experiences the same symptoms of depression.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jedfoundation.org\/depression\/#card=3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Symptoms of depression<\/a> include:<\/p><ul><li>Persistent low, down, and depressed mood<\/li><li>Feelings of sadness or worthlessness<\/li><li>Difficulties with concentration, memory, or decision-making<\/li><li>Low self-esteem<\/li><li>Thoughts about death and suicide<\/li><li>Restlessness<\/li><li>Insomnia<\/li><li>Weight loss<\/li><li>Other physical symptoms like headaches, digestive problems, muscle aches, and pains<\/li><\/ul><p>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nimh.nih.gov\/health\/topics\/depression\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">National Institute of Mental Health<\/a> (NIMH), there is no one-size-fits-all solution to treat symptoms of depression. It takes time and patience to figure out the best mental health treatment for students.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jedfoundation.org\/depression\/#card=5\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">JED reports<\/a> that an estimated 2-15% of people who have major depression die by suicide. If someone is dealing with a depressive disorder, it\u2019s important to watch for signs and symptoms that may indicate that the individual is at <a href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/suicide-prevention-month\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">risk for suicide.<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Help is also available through the national suicide prevention hotline: 800-273-8255. <\/strong><\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"causes-and-risk-factors\"><\/span>Causes and risk factors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nimh.nih.gov\/health\/topics\/depression\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">NIMH<\/a> says depression is caused by a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and psychological factors. Brain chemistry can impact whether or not someone experiences a mental health condition or mood disorders. Similarly, genetics also play a significant role.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandstonecare.com\/resource-library\/mental-health\/young-adults-and-depression\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">Risk factors<\/a> for depression include:<\/p><ul><li>Personal or family member history of depression<\/li><li>Major life changes, trauma, or stress<\/li><li>Certain physical illnesses and medications<\/li><li>Chemical or hormonal imbalances<\/li><li>Seasonal changes<\/li><li>Nutrition<\/li><li>Gender &#8211; Women are more likely to struggle with depression<\/li><\/ul><p>The first step toward getting proper treatment for depression is to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.helpguide.org\/articles\/depression\/depression-symptoms-and-warning-signs.htm#\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">find the cause.<\/a> It can stem from feeling isolated and lonely, chronic illness, a traumatic event, relationship issues, substance abuse, or being in an environment that isn\u2019t supportive. It\u2019s important to seek help from a mental health professional to figure out the best treatment plan.<\/p><p>Although it can be hard to ask for help, mental well-being is essential and it will be beneficial in the long run. 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In September 2020, <a href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/student-mental-health\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Active Minds revealed that 60.7% of students<\/a> said they have experienced depression since the pandemic started. The pandemic made it harder for students to access a counseling center or mental health services on college campuses. As depression continues to increase among college students, here are seven considerations for managing mental health and well-being.<\/p><h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-talk-to-a-professional\"><\/span>1. Talk to a professional<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5><p>According to the NIMH, depression can be treated, even in its most severe forms. However, treatment is more effective the earlier it begins. This is why it\u2019s important to speak with a mental health professional who can diagnose the issue, help uncover any medical issues that may be causing symptoms and recommend a treatment plan. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdueglobal.edu\/blog\/student-life\/college-students-guide-to-depression\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">Medication, talk therapy, or a combination of the two<\/a> can be used to treat depression. Even if going to a clinic in person isn\u2019t an option, a good place to start the conversation is with a virtual visit.<\/p><h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-get-adequate-sleep\"><\/span>2. Get adequate sleep<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5><p>All bodies are different, but the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/how-sleep-works\/how-much-sleep-do-we-really-need\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">National Sleep Foundation<\/a> recommends that healthy young adults need between seven and nine hours of sleep each night. Getting enough sleep allows the body to recover which helps keep a person mentally and physically healthy. That\u2019s why you\u2019ve probably heard that you should get a \u201cgood night\u2019s sleep\u201d before a big day. It really makes a difference.<\/p><h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-practice-mindfulness\"><\/span>3. Practice mindfulness<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5><p>It\u2019s easy for college students to lose focus and feel scattered due to all the commitments they\u2019re trying to balance, both socially and academically. That&#8217;s why <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org\/hometown-health\/speaking-of-health\/use-mindfulness-to-improve-well-being\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">mindfulness<\/a>, the act of being fully present and aware of what you\u2019re sensing and feeling in the moment\u2014without interpretation or judgment, can be so helpful\u00a0for individuals managing depression and other mental health issues. Mindfulness can be practiced through meditation, breathing techniques, participating in a yoga class, using a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/mental-health\/top-meditation-iphone-android-apps\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">mindfulness app<\/a>, or even listening to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellmind.com\/best-meditation-podcasts-4771686\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">mindfulness podcast<\/a>. These are great ways to incorporate mental wellness and self-care into a daily routine.<\/p><h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-take-care-to-manage-stress\"><\/span>4. Take care to manage stress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5><p>Being able to juggle the demands of a college student can be overwhelming. Major stress is a risk factor for depression, and college often presents major stressors like maintaining academic performance and creating new friendships. For students who are managing family, work, and other outside commitments, stress can be even more of an issue. It\u2019s important to find what <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdueglobal.edu\/blog\/student-life\/college-students-guide-to-stress-management-infographic\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">stress management techniques<\/a> work best for each student. Diet, exercise, a support system, or journaling are all ways to manage stress.<\/p><h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-avoid-drugs-and-alcohol\"><\/span>5. Avoid drugs and alcohol<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5><p>With the pressure placed on students to succeed academically, while still trying to fit in with the party culture on many college campuses, <a href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/substance-abuse-in-college-students\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">drug and alcohol use<\/a> can easily become an issue. To add to that, the past year has caused many young adults to cope with their mental health with drinking and drugs. The <a href=\"https:\/\/archive.sph.harvard.edu\/press-releases\/archives\/2004-releases\/press04082004.html\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">Harvard School of Public Health<\/a> determined in 2004 that 81.7% of students reporting poor mental health and\/or depression drink alcohol. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mhanational.org\/alcohol-substance-abuse-and-depression\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">Substance abuse<\/a> is often used as self-treatment for symptoms of depression and mental illness. This coping mechanism may work for short-term relief, but will make symptoms worse in the long run and should be avoided.<\/p><h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-improve-nutrition\"><\/span>6. Improve nutrition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5><p>Eating well in college can be difficult. A student may even forget to eat due to studying for a test or having a jam-packed schedule. So, it may not seem realistic to make healthy choices when deciding what to eat. However, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/depression\/news\/20191202\/can-you-eat-to-beat-depression\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">what you eat<\/a> can make a big difference, and there are many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.everydayhealth.com\/columns\/therese-borchard-sanity-break\/foods-eat-every-day-beat-depression\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">simple, healthy snacks and foods<\/a> that can help improve mental and physical wellness.<\/p><h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7-strengthen-connections-with-friends-and-family\"><\/span>7. Strengthen connections with friends and family<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/alicegwalton\/2018\/10\/30\/7-ways-loneliness-and-connectedness-affect-mental-health\/#18447376e1dc\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">Social connections play a critical role<\/a> in supporting mental health. If a student is struggling with depression, friends or a trusted family member can be a good support system. Due to social distancing measures, it\u2019s easy to feel isolated and disconnected from loved ones. This is an opportunity to get creative (e.g. virtual book clubs, video calls, online game nights) or return to some tried-and-true methods (e.g. letters, phone calls, group texts) to stay connected with those who matter most.<\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-higher-education-can-support-student-mental-health\"><\/span>How higher education can support student mental health<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>When the pandemic forced college students off-campus and to transition to remote learning nobody knew what to expect. However, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com\/2020\/06\/24\/319080\/survey-reveals-pandemics-impact-on-college-students-mental-health-remote-learning-families-income\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">60% of students<\/a> say that this has been a negative experience for them. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestcolleges.com\/research\/covid-19-impact-on-learning-experience\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">A study from BestColleges<\/a> shows that 35% of college students feel they will have lasting mental health effects from their school\u2019s changes during the pandemic.<\/p><p>Additionally, another revealed that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.futurity.org\/college-student-depression-covid-19-pandemic-2521452\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">61% of college students<\/a> are at risk of developing clinical depression. This means that the risk factor has doubled since the start of the pandemic. It\u2019s not only essential but necessary for colleges and universities to provide their students with mental health services on and off-campus.<\/p><p>Adding more counseling centers to college campuses is helpful, but it likely won\u2019t solve the root of the issue. It\u2019s also important to take into consideration that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestcolleges.com\/research\/college-mental-health-impacts-from-covid-19\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">young adults with depression<\/a> often struggle to get out of bed and complete tasks. Giving these students access to things such as a virtual mental health professional or virtual talk therapy may make it more likely for them to seek help and create a <a href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/creating-a-mental-health-plan-for-students\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">mental health plan<\/a>.<\/p><p>With the pandemic causing symptoms of depression and mental illness to become more prevalent, higher education must create a supportive campus environment for students. This must be prioritized from starting at the top for colleges and universities, so that leadership, faculty, and staff are on the same page when it comes to student health and well-being.<\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-telehealth-services-can-help-your-campus\"><\/span>How telehealth services can help your campus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>\u201cMany students may feel depressed, but it is often a mild to moderate level of depressed mood,\u201d said Dr. Hall. \u201cIf a student has a mild to moderate level of depressed mood, a person may have one or two of the symptoms or the symptoms are less intense, which is less difficult to treat.<\/p><p>However, this level of depressed mood can still make it hard to concentrate and enjoy college life. In this situation, using telecounseling is an excellent resource because the mental health provider and student can develop strategies that may prevent a major depressive disorder.\u201d<\/p><p>For students managing depression or other mental health issues, they must be aware of the mental health services offered by the college or university. This is especially important for students away from campus or if campus access is limited due to social distancing. Many institutions have launched <a href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/contact\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow noopener noreferrer\">telehealth programs,<\/a> like the one offered by <a href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/for-schools\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow noopener noreferrer\">TimelyCare<\/a>, to extend mental health care beyond the campus and outside of traditional office hours.<\/p><p>Telehealth enables students to access emotional support 24\/7\/365. For students on a campus that <a href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/for-students\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">offers telehealth services,<\/a> be sure to download the application, create a profile, and\/or take the necessary steps to have access to care when it\u2019s needed. Most importantly, when a student needs mental health support, they must know how to reach out to friends, family, or professionals who can help.<\/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>Depression Awareness Month is a time to shine a light on how prevalent depression is and how to spot the signs and symptoms in young adults. However, with all of the mental health challenges brought on by the pandemic, awareness about depression needs to be raised every day. 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