Title: Understanding the Academic Pressure on College Students
Headings: Understanding the Academic Pressure on College Students
Understanding the Academic Pressure on College Students
Mental Health Statistics Among College Students
Academic Pressure On College Students May Stem From Uncertainty
Our Competitive Culture May Impact Mental Health
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Content: Those who do seek help may be more likely to have hurt themselves or attempted suicide. In fact, a survey from 2017 found that 40% of college students had been so depressed that they found it hard to go about their daily routines, and more than 60 percent said that they felt crushing anxiety. Although many colleges and universities are experimenting with different methods for identifying and treating mental illness, the problem may lie with the academic pressure on college students. Academic Pressure On College Students May Stem From Uncertainty
Students who grow up in a traditional school system are familiar with following certain standards. In elementary, middle and high school, you receive grades on your work that are objective and fair. You learn facts, and you regurgitate them on tests and papers. There is plenty of structure that gives you a framework in which to understand your world. When you go to college, you’re often expected to process information in a different way than you’re familiar with. More emphasis is on your interpretation of the information that you learn. You might find it hard to operate in a fluid context that doesn’t emphasize right or wrong.