Posts Tagged ‘Depression’
Help for Depression in Young Adult: Resources and More
Depression can quickly take over one’s life. Even before COVID-19, the prevalence of mental illness among adults was increasing. In 2017-2018, 19% of adults experienced a mental illness, an increase of 1.5 million people over last year’s dataset. And youth mental health is worsening. 9.7% of youth in the U.S. have severe major depression, compared…
Read MoreHow Can Social Connections Help Prevent Depression In Young Adults?
The early stages of adulthood can have a variety of changes as young adults transition from adolescence into adults. They are seen as grown up and many of them leave home for the first time. And while these changes can be exciting for some, for other young adults they can be challenging. The new responsibilities…
Read MoreRoads Not-So-Less Travelled: Help for College Dropouts Who May Want to Take a Different Path
Immediate college enrollment rates may be on the rise, but high schools have not changed their curriculum to better prepare students for postsecondary education. The high school-to-college pipeline is responsible for 30% of college students dropping out during their first year for a variety of reasons. By year six, 56% of students have dropped out.…
Read MoreThe Connections Between Anxiety & Substance Use In College Students
Substance use is not a new topic for young adults. The rate of substance abuse (both drugs and alcohol) among college students has risen steadily in recent years. A recent study found that 37% of college students have used an illegal drug and/or abused alcohol on a regular basis. While there is not a direct…
Read MoreThe Connection Between Depression & Substance Abuse
Research has long reported the strong connection between mental illness and substance abuse, and one of the most common of these links comes from depression. This link is so strong that experts claim that those diagnosed with a mental health issue at some point in their life consume 69% of the nation’s alcohol at 84%…
Read MorePhysical Effects of Stress in Teens
We tend to think of stress as something that only adults deal with, but the reality is that children and teens can experience stress as well. They may not be trying to find a job or pay their bills, but school, extracurriculars, a chaotic home life, or negative experiences at school can all contribute to…
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