University: it is depicted in the media as one long, unending party and the chance to complete the ‘essential life experience’ of activities before graduation. Everyone expects young people to be euphoric on the university experience and for many, this is not far wrong. However, what many are not aware of is that university can provide an environment which might trigger harmful mental health issues.
With overwhelming academic, social and financial pressures, many students feel significant emotional strain. Layla Haidrani writes that it is "a question of how to get students to discuss their overwhelming feelings of anxiety and depression. The main concern is that students do not admit to having these problems or if they are aware, find it embarrassing or humiliating to admit them or even do something about them.
The important thing is that students need to know they can get support for a mental health issue. They certainly won’t be the only student having difficulty, and it’s neither a sign of weakness or something to be ashamed of. And the sooner you get help, the better your chances of a quick and effective recovery. It’s time to break down the barriers of society. Students: don’t sit there in silence."
Read the full story via The Independent here.
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