If you are in college struggling with anxiety or depression we can help! You are not alone.
According to recent studies, a significant portion of college students experience anxiety, with statistics showing around 37% reporting anxiety symptoms, making it one of the most prevalent mental health issues on college campuses. Two out of five students struggle with anxiety. According to the CDC, 18.4% of US adults reported having been diagnosed with depression in 2020. More than half of individuals who have anxiety suffer from depression as well (adaa.org).
- Prevalence: Around 37% of college students report experiencing anxiety symptoms, according to the Healthy Minds Study. 44% of college students reported symptoms of depression.
- Impact on academics: A large portion of students with anxiety report that it negatively affects their performance in class.
- Increased during transition: The first year of college is often a particularly high-risk period for the onset or worsening of anxiety.
- Factors contributing to anxiety: Academic pressure, social adjustments, financial concerns, and the stress of navigating a new environment are contributing factors to anxiety in college students.
The good news is, there is help! The Anxiety Center's 6-week program can give you tools you can use for the rest of your life to not allow anxiety, depression or OCD control you. It's time to stop surviving and start living. The benefits of getting professional help include:
- Improved coping mechanisms: Our Intensive Outpatient Program can equip students with effective strategies to manage anxiety, depression and OCD, including mindfulness techniques, acceptance commitment therapy (ACT), stress management skills and exposure response prevention (ERP).
- Academic performance boost: By addressing your mental health, one can improve their focus, concentration, and overall academic performance.
- Early intervention: Early intervention through our program can prevent anxiety from escalating into more severe issues later on.
- Reduced stigma: Utilizing counseling services can help normalize seeking help for mental health concerns and reduce stigma associated with anxiety.
- Support system: Our IOP program can provide a safe space for students to discuss their experiences and challenges, offering support and guidance.
Sources: Healthy Minds Network (n.d.). The Healthy Minds Study: Key Findings: https://healthymindsnetwork.org, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2020). Mental Health Data and Statistics. http://cdc.gov, Anxiety and Depression Association of America. (n.d.). Understanding anxiety and depression. https://adaa.org
The Anxiety Program at Renew has a specialized program to help reduce systems of anxiety, depression and OCD!