Mental Health on Campus
By Dr. David Shern, president and CEO, Mental Health America
Soon, college students will be back at classes and incoming freshmen will get their first taste of campus life. For many young people, college is the first taste of independence - an opportunity to make new friends and have fresh experiences. But colleges are also notoriously high-stress environments. The demands of academics, living with others in cramped quarters and not practicing good health habits...
If you've checked out the ADAA website recently, you've seen the announcement of our annual college campaign called National Stress Øut... Read more »
College campuses have filled up across the country, and most students are excited about starting a new school year. But one in eight will... Read more »
Stress can come from many different places and be short-lived or long-lasting. Based on the factors contributing to your stress, symptoms... Read more »
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It's that time of year again. Across the country children and parents are once again preparing for a new school year. While some children... Read more »
For high school students with ADD/ADHD, tests can be a source of great frustration. Studying the night before certainly doesn’t guarantee that you... Read more »
In the wake of the recent Northern Illinois University shooting and the 2007 Virginia Tech massacre, the trend of taking harsh disciplinary actions... Read more »
In 2003, a World Values Survey of more then 65 countries ranked Nigeria number one in terms of happiness.Huh?According to the World Bank, the average... Read more »
Stress can wreck havoc on your health. And if you have asthma, you no doubt know that stress can cause asthma symptoms. The signs and symptoms of... Read more »
Exam Location Taking exams in a separate, quite area can help reduce test anxieties. Exam Time Requesting extended time for taking exams is completely acceptable for students with anxiety disorders. The additional time helps ease the...
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