A lot of students begin to feel an overwhelming depression while away at college. Some kids lead to excessive sleeping, drug-use and drinking. People begin not to know how to handle the pressures of school and all the intensity that comes along with it. "College students are more likely to experience depression then other age groups," said Jennifer Sisk, social worker. In 2005 a survey was conducted through almost 17, 000 students and it showed that almost 25% felt severely depressed and 21% considered suicide. A lot of students have trouble socially while at school. They question why they don't fit in to certain groups. Others have difficulty in their personal relationships. Students use drugs and alcohol to mask their feelings. Most don't realize they are depressed. Several students visit counceling to share their feelings with someone they can trust without them passing any judgement.
http://www.socialworktoday.com/archive/swsept2006p17.shtml
http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/mental/2002-05-22-college-depression.htm
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That's a way larger percent for suicide considerations than I ever thought.
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