Mental Health Issue Analysis

Another obstacle that threatens success is health and emotional issues present prior to attending school. Fogg (2009) reveals that graduate school has a reputation for triggering and amplifying depression and mental illness, especially in those already afflicted by mental health issues. Depression may prevent the individual from fully engaging in discussions, completing assignments or even reaching one’s full potential. Strategies to overcome these obstacles include complying with prescribed mental health medications, seeking support from the university’s free resource center, and focusing on self-care activities.

As a person who has an experience of mental suffering during the first year of college, I found the psychological problems that many college students undergo as the most interesting subject to compare the articles from the popular press and peer-reviewed journals. The Newsweek’s article “After Virginia Tech.” (2007) written by Daniel McGinn discusses the Virginia Tech tragedy and how colleges are attending to the mental health issues of students. On the other hand, the peer-reviewed article “Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Applied to College Students: A Randomized Clinical Trial” (Pistorello, Fruzzetti, Maclane, Gallop, & Iverson, 2012) from Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology analyzes the effect of a cognitive behavioral treatment

Things like self-esteem, loneliness, self-doubt, and depression can often be factors some are forced to face (Michael, pg. 61). As it is the second leading cause of death and affects approximately 14.8 million people 18 years old and above, it is no surprise that college and university students are faced with this growing epidemic. According to the American College Health Association’s National College Health Assessment (ACHA-NCHA), the number of students diagnosed with depression had increased over a four-year span. In 2000, the ACHA-NCHA reported 10.3% of students suffering with depression and by 2004 that same time of year, 14.9% reported depression across 74 campuses in the U.S. with a sample size of 47,202.

Mental health in Utah has and continues to be the forefront of concern for many throughout the state. The reasons it is such a hot bed issue is due the staggering statistics that come out every year showing Utah as one of the leading states for mental health issues per capita. One article in particular had a report that showed survey results done by the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, the NDSUH. They found that 22.4 percent of the Adult population here in Utah had a mental disorder in 2014 (CROFTS,2014 ). With the unfortunate trend of mental health issues being a problem in Utah, it comes without a doubt that other issues start to arise such as care for these individuals suffering from these problems. There are many agencies and programs as well professionals who fight everyday in hopes of curbing this epidemic but it is without saying that they too face dilemmas in their line of work. With the sheer number of problems as outlined above, Utah faces an uphill battle for the well being of its literal mental health. This calls for a larger number of professionals combating this epidemic. The questions of moral and ethical responsibilities now become a talking point. To begin I want to state that due to the complexities of the subject it would not be productive, in my opinion, to discuss why we have such a high level mental health issues in our state. The motive for exploring these concerns of patient confidentiality is because of what I believe to be the many

Depression and suicidality are significant problems on college campuses across the United States (Garlow, Rosenberg, Moore, Haas, Koestner, Hendin, & Nemeroff, 2007; Silverman, Meyer, Sloane, Raffel, & Pratt, 1997). According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), suicide is the second leading cause of death on college campuses (National Alliance on Mental Illness [NAMI], 2012). In all, over 1,000 college students die at their own hands each year (Suicide Prevention Resource Center, 2004), and 15% of college students surveyed by the National Research Consortium of Counseling Centers in Higher Education report having considered suicide (American Psychological Association [APA], 2008). In fact, the number of college students experiencing

If you ask any current college student how their experience at school is going, you are likely to hear about the struggles they face with heavy course materials, difficult exams, and other criticisms about being a student. With that, college students are put under so much pressure that some may not be able to mentally stay on their game and may develop depression and anxiety as a cause of this crazy lifestyle. “Researchers have reported that almost half of college-aged individuals may experience mental health problems” (Jennings). When it comes to receiving help for these developing mental illnesses most universities offer a variety of resources to help students better themselves. These medical resources

The mental health of college students has declined in the last several decades. As some students enter college, their lives drastically changes. They go through many different difficulties in trying to live a college life without realizing what it can do for them. Everyone comes to college with an expectation of doing well in classes and enjoying what college has to offer. As the pressures builds for some people, their state of mind alters in a negative direction, where help from counseling services are needed. Nationally, 22% of collegians are seeking therapy or counseling each year (Marano 2015). That would be approximately 14,000 students at The Ohio State University, which is considered significantly

Many American university students struggle with mental health. Colleges and universities have a unique responsibility to care for the young adults living on campus. Throughout the last decade, universities have changed their mindset to limit their legal liability in almost every instance, often removing agency from students and instilling a lack of trust. In prioritizing trust among students, professors, and university administration, the stigma that surrounds mental health can dissipate, which allows students to take charge of their health without worrying about their academic standing.

Emergency calls to Counseling have more than doubled over the past 5 years, and all the calls are for normal problems of everyday life. One of the calls was about how “two students who had sought counseling because they had seen a mouse in their off-campus apartment.” There has also been an “increase in diagnosable mental health problems,” many of the students on campus are on medication. Colleges and universities are supposed to be places with higher academics, where the students are supposed to act like adults, but “parents have recently been asking the personnel at colleges and universities to act as

The third article is associated with psychological disorders increasing in college campuses. Back in 2008 and article reported that half of college students experienced having suicidal episodes or have considered suicide. Many suffered from depression while others were on medication for anxiety or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD). As stated, “Major depressive disorder, for example, has nine criteria including depressed mood; loss of interest or pleasure in activities; changes in appetite or body weigh; changes in sleep patterns; feelings of worthlessness; and suicidal thoughts.” (Reifman, A. ,2011) Stress can contribute to a state of mind easily causing depressed moods along with mood swings. For instance, when bills need to be paid and a worker has been underpaid by his or hers employer things can get stressful. Multiple mental problems can contribute to thoughts of suicide as well. So long as university administrators are aware that mental health is very important to college

One of the most common issues that affect college students on campus are mental health conditions, such as stress, anxiety, and depression. In fact, the American College Health Association concluded that almost half of the participants in their 2009 study met the criteria for having a mental disorder (American College Health Association, 2009; as cited by Demyan & Anderson, 2012). The high stress environment that colleges and universities provide students with can lead to unhealthy behaviors that can affect class performance and can allow preexisting mental health conditions to get worse. A student going through a mental health crisis may lose their drive to do well in school, lose their desire to socialize with their friends and peers, and lose their motivation to attend class (Brandy, 2011).

Yes, not being exposed to such "dynamic" since currently we are in the student boat, it is hard to take stand although voicing our opinion and advocate down the road, it does matter. Also, I think it depends on where and what agency you are going to work. Like in a school setting, I don't think as a counselor you will accouter with such issue like reimbursement...I think. However, regardless of settings, health care problem should not be an ongoing issue. I am noticing more-and-more mental health needs is emerging in today's society...said.

Anxiety and Depression disorders are two of the most common mental disorders in the United States (Falsafi, 2016). It appears that the two disorders are widespread amongst college students and most cannot manage the high demands and stress (Falsafi, 2016). Therefore, they feel more prone to depression and anxiety (Falsafi, 2016). According to the authors Miller & Chung, mental health amongst college students in the United States is a growing public health concern and educators are concerned about the low academic performance of college students and how it influences their mental health (Miller, & Chung, 2009). Research indicates that university students suffer with low grades and poor academic performances, while trying to manage depression and anxiety (Falsafi, 2016). With the consistence of higher drop out rates, it is imperative that colleges and universities create programs that assist students with managing their depression and anxiety to help them through their education.

Another obstacle that threatens success is health and emotional issues present prior to attending school. Fogg (2009) reveals that graduate school has a reputation for triggering and amplifying depression and mental illness, especially in those already afflicted by mental health issues. Depression may prevent the individual from fully engaging in discussions, completing assignments or even reaching one’s full potential. Strategies to overcome these obstacles include complying with prescribed mental health medications, seeking support from the university’s free resource center, and focusing on self-care activities.

According to one study, since the 1950s, the suicide rate among young adults have tripled. Specifically, on college campuses, more than 1000 suicides per year. This makes suicide the third leading cause of death in college students (Cerel, 46). Some research suggests that college students stand at more risk for suicide ideation than their same age peers that does not attend college (Hirsch, 393). Studies that were performed at Oxford and Cambridge showed that the elevated rise of student suicide was due to the academic pressure. Later studies also questioned whether schools simply attract students who experience mental illness, such as depression, eating disorders, and personality problems, that could contribute to the rising rates of student suicide. Although colleges and universities provide mental health services for students, these services largely focus on external stressors and lack diverse services, therefore the treatment remains inefficient.