Mental Health Awareness
T/F: Most students are aware that mental health is important.
True! Many students are aware of the importance of mental health, but struggle to access and use available resources.
T/F: Social relationships have negative impacts on student mental health.
False! Social relationships can allow students to feel a sense of community, and meet people with shared interests.
T/F: Tulane and other entities (online websites/apps, doctor offices) offer counseling resources for students who feel they may be struggling with their mental health.
True! There are many resources offered at Tulane, other college campuses, and outside entities that offer counseling services and mental health support.
T/F: School-related stressors are one of the top causes for poor student mental health.
True! School-related stress: test anxiety, fear of failure, etc. are key contributors to poor student mental health.
Social relationships can have positive affects and limit the severity of symptoms that stem from these mental illnesses.
Social relationships can have positive affects and limit the severity of symptoms that stem from depression/anxiety.
What percentage of U.S college students use their on-campus counseling resources?
This common school-related factor can contribute to anxiety and burnout when students lack balance or support.
Academic stress: weight of workload, test pressure, and professors' expectations can contribute to anxiety and burnout when students lack balance or support.