Counseling can provide direct methods and techniques to deal with these issues, as well as to help clarify the underlying emotional conflicts which may contribute to the problem. The Center can also help students network with other campus resources which address academic concerns. A sense of isolation can compound such problems, resulting in the loss of valuable time and talent as students struggle to resolve these personal concerns on their own. Sharing the worries that distract them from their academic tasks can liberate their own capacities for problem-solving and progressing with the life goals they have set for themselves. Coping with severe emotional trauma, accidents or sudden losses deserves prompt attention and students should be aware, and let others know, that services are available.
Some warning signs serve as key indications for seeking help from counseling.
Frequently this experience is accompanied by physical symptoms such as palpitations, breathlessness, restlessness, excessive sweating and similar reactions of the autonomic nervous system. Phobias can develop out of such anxiety, which links the fear to particular persons, situations or events. Anxiety is often a warning signal that our sense of psychological well-being is under threat and that there is a need to seek help in order to achieve a better sense of balance. Signs of depression include a sense of sadness or blocked emotion that interferes with the person's sense of optimism about the future, or interest and pleasure in life. Students complain of inability to concentrate or organize their studies and activities.