The best way to deal with this type of anxiety is to both reduce stressors and increase the ability to cope. Ways to reduce stresses might include dropping course, cutting back hours on a job, or saying No to some social demands. Ways to increase coping ability might include exercise, adequate sleep, a healthy diet, improved time management, and increased relaxation time. Relaxation strategies include such things as muscle relaxation, meditation, or listening to music. In the college-age population, psychiatric disorders are a common cause of anxiety.
Most anxiety disorders do respond to treatment.
Student Health Service offers a range of services that can help students deal with anxiety. Services for assessment and counseling on lifestyle and fitness, substance abuse, and a dietary intake are all available by appointment. Psychiatrists are also available to diagnose and treat psychiatric disorders. Call 319.335.8380 for psychiatric appointments and 319.335.8394 for other appointments.