College of the Overwhelmed
Subtitle: The Campus Mental Health Crisis and What to Do About It
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Published: September 17, 2004
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 304
ISBN-13: 9780787974671
Subjects: Mental Health; General; College And University Guidance And Counseling; Education / Teaching; United States; Education; Mental Health Services; Higher; Counseling - General; Education / Counseling; College students
First sentence: This is a book about the extraordinary increase in serious mental illness on college campuses today and what we can do about it.
Description: "Written for parents, students, college counselors, and administrators, College of the Overwhelmed is a landmark book that explores the stressors that cause so many college students to suffer psychological problems. The book is filled with insights and stories about the current mental health crisis on our nation's campuses and offers a hands-on guide for helping students overcome stress and succeed in a college environment." "The book includes the personal stories of students under stress and describes how they overcame a variety of problems. The authors discuss the warning signs and symptoms of common problems, including depression, sleep disorders, substance abuse, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, impulsive behaviors, and suicide." "In addition, this vital resource offers students checklists, tips, and advice for reducing the day-to-day stresses of college life."--Jacket.