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An Examination Of Mental Health In First-Year College Students, Emily Jolin Luettke Apr 2022

An Examination Of Mental Health In First-Year College Students, Emily Jolin Luettke

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Research shows that first-year college students are likely to struggle with their transition into a higher education institution, which can lead to an influx of various mental health issues. This project explores factors that impact the adjustment to college as well as examines barriers that individuals face that keep them from seeking professional help. As mental health issues are on the rise, especially with the occurrence of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is crucial to have conversations with students on mental health. The goal is to educate students in an effort to reduce mental health stigma and share information about resources …