Mental Health PSA
College can be one of the most exciting but stressful times of your life. You're dealing with classes, assignments, jobs, and social life. Thus, stress can quickly become overwhelming. What is Stress? Stress is your body’s natural reaction to a challenge or demand. In small doses, stress can be motivating. But chronic or intense stress can harm your health, mood, and academic performance. Here are some facts about stress that you might've not know about. The first fact is that over 80% of college students report feeling stressed often or sometimes in their daily lives (1). The second fact is that stress impacts academic performance; nearly 1 in 3 students say stress negatively affects their grades and ability to finish assignments on time (2). The third fact is that chronic stress can lead to headaches, sleep problems, high blood pressure, and a weakened immune system (3). The fourth fact is that having high stress levels can increase the risk of anxiety and depression among c...