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College Education Can Induce Stress, Anxiety, And Depression – Are You Sad?, Nathan L. Boyd
College Education Can Induce Stress, Anxiety, And Depression – Are You Sad?, Nathan L. Boyd
2020 Symposium Posters
College students must manage a great deal of stress, including heavy loads of coursework, deadlines, finances, families, working part-time or full-time, and choosing their lifelong careers. The Center for Collegiate Mental Health has reported that stress, anxiety, and depression (SAD) are the leading reasons that students reach out for mental health services. However, stigma has been identified as the primary barrier to treatment. Students should be encouraged to seek the help of medical professionals and develop healthy habits because these serious conditions can negatively affect educational performance, work performance, and quality of life. Secondary research methods will be used to …
Relationship Between Mental Health And Obesity In The United States, Lexie E. Barnett
Relationship Between Mental Health And Obesity In The United States, Lexie E. Barnett
2020 Symposium Posters
Rates of obesity have continued to grow in the United States, as well as the rates of mental illness. There appears to be a link between mental health and obesity. Obesity develops from a combination of environmental effects and genetics, both of which can present as heightened risk factors in people with mental illness. Obesity also brings with its higher risks of type two diabetes and cardiovascular disease, which can further affect psychological well-being. It has been discovered that an uneven number of individuals with mental health issues are obese compared to the general population. The research method that was …