Other individuals become more nervous and worried. Still other individuals combine these two emotional patterns. Sometimes individuals become reckless and have difficulties following societal rules. The symptoms associated with adjustment difficulties usually subside within about 6 months after the stressful event. Academically, difficulties adjusting to stressful events can be seen through a drop in grades from one semester to the next.
Individuals sometimes have difficulty concentrating due to an inability to focus on class work.
Sometimes adjustments trigger other thoughts and feelings about previous transitions that complicate the ability to cope with the situation. People tend to adapt to these situations eventually, but often that adaptation causes a significant change in daily living. Individuals sometimes experience a strain in their relationships due to difficulty coping with the stressful event. Clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, licensed clinical social workers, psychology interns, and trainees staff the center. CAPS can help with a screening for any student as well as provide referrals for therapy.