Anxiety, fear, and guilt increase as final examinations approach and papers are due. Financial strain because of Christmas gifts and travel costs. Pressure increases to perform sexually because of the approach of vacation and extended separation. January Post-Christmas depression at again being away from home security. Vocational choice causes anxiety and depression.
Couples begin to establish stronger ties or experience weakening of established ones.
Depression increases for those students who have failed to establish social relationships or achieve a moderate amount of recognition. Social calendar is non-active. March Drug and alcohol use increases Pregnancies from Christmas vacation begin to show. Depression begins due to anticipation of separation from friends and loved ones at college. Academic pressures increase.