Perhaps a friend or relative has died recently and the student is having trouble dealing with the loss.
Chaplains can be of assistance in such instances.
College years are times of great change in a person's life. Students may experience great turmoil as they begin to question the very basis of their identity. New freedom and the pain of having so many choices may intensify one's anxiety. When a student is dealing with intense feelings of guilt . The student may feel guilty over choices they have made or for falling short of certain expectations.