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College depression: What parents need to know
What is college depression, and why are college students vulnerable to it?
What are the signs that a student is dealing with college depression?
What should I do if I suspect my child is experiencing college depression?
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What is college depression?
Why are college students vulnerable to depression?
How can I recognize college depression?
What can I do if I think my child is experiencing college depression?
How can I help my child cope with depression during college?
How can I help prevent college depression?
What if my child has already been depressed?
Why are college students vulnerable to depression?
College students face challenges, pressures and anxieties that can cause them to feel overwhelmed. They might feel homesick. Often for the first time in their lives, they are living on their own without any limits on their sleep schedules, the foods they choose to eat and how much time they spend on activities such as video games or social media.
They're adapting to new schedules and workloads, adjusting to life with roommates, and figuring out how to belong. Money and intimate relationships also can serve as major sources of stress. Dealing with these changes during the transition from adolescence to adulthood can trigger or unmask depression during college in some young adults.
