Outbreak: The Epidemic of Stress in College Students

OUTBREAK THE EPIDEMIC OF STRESS IN COLLEGE STUDENTS College students report increased levels of stress. Family, academics, finances, and an uncertain future are all contributing to a feeling of stress in students' daily lives. Stress by Generation-American Psychological Association (APA) Study: (A 10 point scale STRESS 101 where 1 is "little or no stress" and 10 is "a great deal of stress,") STRESS LEVEL REPORTED BY GENERATION: |4.8 All Generations (2K | 1 5.4 Millennials (18-33) |5.4 Gen Xers (34-47) |4.7 Boomers (48-66) 3.7 Matures (67+) ACCOUNTING FOR THE GREATER STRESS Younger people don't have as much experience coping with stress as older people thus they report having greater amounts of stress. 39% OF MILLENNIALS REPORT THEIR STRESS HAS INCREASED IN THE LAST YEAR (2011-2012). THE MAKE-UP OF STUDENT STRESS 85% 69% of students in 2009 said of campuses provide stress reduction programs (as reported by 293 College Counseling Centers surveyed. they have felt stressed in their daily lives. FAMILY ISSUES & RELATIONSHIPS/DATING: of students feel family issues 54% contribute to their stress 53% of students feel relationships/dating contribute to their stress. ACADEMICS: of students feel grades in school 74% contribute to their stress. of students feel schoolwork 78% contributes to their stress. PHYSICAL/EMOTIONAL/MENTAL HEALTH: 35% of students that feel physical health contributes to their stress. of students that feel mental health 31% issues contributes to their stress. ........................................... CONCERN FOR THE FUTURE: 47% of students feel concerned for finding a job after graduation contributes to their stress. 38% of students are concerned about getting into grad school contributes to their stress. ............ . FINANCES/ECONOMY: of students that feel financial worries 67% contribute to their stress. of students that feel the economy 52% contributes to their stress. OTHER STRESSORS: 17% 54% 77% 57% of students that are worried that they might of students that are of students that site of students that are "seriously considering leaving or dropping out of college". "financial problems" as a factor in considering dropping out of college. worried about their parent's finances. not find a job after graduating from college. IS TECHNOLOGY ADDING TO STUDENT STRESS? Distracts development of emotional skills Increases the feeling of being disconnected, and anxious. Contributes to the inability to stay focused. GET SOME REST ONE QUARTER OF ALL COLLEGE A HEALTHY ADULT SHOULD GET AN AVERAGE OF 8 HOURS OF SLEEP STUDENTS ARE CHRONICALLY EACH DAY. SLEEP DEPRIVED AFFECTS OF SLEEP DEPRIVATION: Short sleepers have lower grade point averages, and perform Lack of sleep decreases the brain's ability to concentrate, resulting in Students who get 6 hours or less of sleep per night feel more tired, sad, and stressed. worse on tests. more mistakes. Increased weight gain and obesity. More illness, such as colds and flu, due to a lowered immune system. HOW TO DEAL WITH STRESS: 1 Stop Stressing about Stress: Admit that you are stressed and figure out how to handle it. Quiet time: 2 Finding a few moments of peace and quiet might be just what you need to relax. Food: Go eat something balanced and healthy: fruits and veggies, whole grains, protein. Exercise: Social time: Fun: It doesn't have to be long, it can mean a relaxing 30-minute walk while listening to music. Don't forget to take a break from studying to enjoy friends. Schoolwork just needs to get done-try to figure out how to make it more enjoyable. COLLEGEDEGREESEARCH.NET SOURCES ............ http://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/stress/20 12/generations.aspx?item=1 http://cw.ua.edu/2013/02/21/study-finds-college-aged-peop le-most-stressed/ http://surveys.ap.org/ http://www.collegecounseling.org/category/new s/studies http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2012-05-10/st ress-takes-its-toll-on-college-students http://www.apa.org/topics/sleep/why.aspx?item=3 http://collegetidbits.com/wordpress/2012/10/14/do-i-rea lly-need-to-sleep-sleep-deprivation-college-students/ http://collegelife.about.com/od/healthwellness/ht/ Stress.htm ....................... Created by oBizMedia.com