While we can’t always predict what life will throw at us, especially as busy college students under the stress of completing homework, keeping up with classes and applying to jobs, we can take small steps to manage our mental health and talk to a therapist when needed. In fact, nearly 88% of students reported their school life was stressful, according to American Addiction Centers.25
At GCU, we offer a range of student care and support options, including workshops, crisis services, supportive parenting tips and tools and even a health and wellness clinic for on-campus students. We also offer counseling and psychology degree programs for those who are passionate about pursuing a career in helping others.
Access to mental health resources can be a critical lifeline for individuals in crisis, providing confidential support and connecting you with trained professionals who can offer assistance and support during times of distress. If you or someone you know is in need of help in the U.S., you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, call or text 988 or chat at 988Lifeline.org.
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2 Mayo Clinic, Mental Illness in February 2023
3 Psychology Today, The Rise of Social-Media Psychotherapy in February 2023
4 NBC News, TikTok has new mental health resources for its users. Some experts say it's a good start in February 2023
5 Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, The Effects of Social Media on Mental Health in February 2023
6 Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics in February 2023
7 County Health Rankings, Explore Health Rankings in February 2023
8 Redfin, Rental Market Tracker: Typical U.S. Asking Rent Surpassed $2,000 For First Time In May in February 2023
9 Money and Mental Health, Money and Mental Health: The Facts in February 2023
10 News4 JAX, UF Health Jacksonville exec says mental health access is North Florida’s top issue in February 2023
11 CT Insider, How West Hartford is handling rising youth mental health cases in February 2023
12 City of Philadelphia, Combating the opioid epidemic in February 2023
13 National Institute on Drug Abuse, Substance Use and Co-Occurring Mental Disorders in February 2023
14 County Health Rankings Model, Michigan Data by County Poor Mental Health Days in February 2023
15 County Health Rankings Model, Michigan Data by County Suicides in February 2023
16 County Health Rankings and Roadmap, Poor Mental Health Days in March 2025
17 World Population Review, Most Violent Cities in America 2023 in February 2023
18 County Health Rankings Model, Tennessee Data by County Insufficient Sleep in February 2023
19 Sleep Foundation, Mental Health and Sleep in February 2023
20 Action News 5, Mental Health Care Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) in March 2023
21 World Population Review, Poorest Cities in America 2023 in February 2023
22 PsychCentral, The Vicious Cycle of Poverty and Mental Health in March 2023
23 Fort Worth Inc., Fort Worth Ranks Sixth Among Cities Where Worker Burnout is Most Likely, Study Says in February 2023
24 Spectrum News, Losing hope on the streets: A mental health crisis grips the city in February 2023
25 American Addiction Centers, School Stress for College Students and Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms in March 2023
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