The Anxiety and Depression Association of America reports that 85{2997f8544d703ffd995cbf0748d9148f9150b33c2eb54c93a5197645ffc3f066} of college students have reported feelings of depression in the past year. Additionally, more than 75{2997f8544d703ffd995cbf0748d9148f9150b33c2eb54c93a5197645ffc3f066} of all mental health conditions are experienced before the age of 24. Depression in young adults is becoming more common but even more misunderstood.
University Mental Health Day is an international campaign run around the world that is striving to focus all efforts on promoting the mental health of individuals who live, work, and study in higher education. This year, University Mental Health Day will be on March 1st and will be aiming to build a community filled with mental health awareness and understanding. This program will ultimately empower each and every member of the community to participate in an effort to improve student mental health on campus.
The focus of this movement is to develop and educate and positive mental health community at a university or college setting. By raising awareness of the many challenges that university staff and students deal with, more campuses across the world will address the ongoing problem of depression. The organizers bring in a network of mental health professionals and a student perspective in an effort to increase mental awareness in the higher education community.
The National Institute of Mental Health wants students to know that:
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Depression is a medical illness
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Depression can be treated
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Early treatment is best
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Most college offer free or low-cost mental health services to students
College is an exciting time but it can also be a very challenging time. As students are leaving home for the first time and learning to live independently, they may start experiencing signs and symptoms of depression. Along with depression, approximately, 41.6{2997f8544d703ffd995cbf0748d9148f9150b33c2eb54c93a5197645ffc3f066} of college students stated that anxiety is also a major concern on campus.
Where to find help?
Most college and university campuses across the United States offer mental health support for their students and staff. However, being a part of Mental Health Day is a great way to support yourself and those around you to learn how to deal with the disease. University students and staff are encouraged to sign up and participate to a growing body of knowledge.
Treatment Options
If you are a college student who might need more help in addition to on campus social support, there are many treatment options and resources. The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health and Mental Health America of Los Angeles are dedicated to supporting young college students with mental health.
Lastly, people with depression often need help from a professional in order to deal with their symptoms. A specialized physician can help treat symptoms the most common treatment options include:
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Antidepressant medications
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Psychotherapies
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