"Stress on college students can be palpable, and it hits them from every direction: academic challenges, social pressures, and financial burdens, all intermingled with their first taste of independence. It's part of the reason why anxiety and depression are common among the 19 million students now enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities, and why incidents of suicide and suicidal ideation are rising."
"In the 2024 National College Health Assessment Report, 30% of the 30,000 students surveyed said anxiety negatively affected their academic performance, with 20% at risk for symptoms that suggest severe psychological distress, such as feelings of sadness, nervousness, and hopelessness. No wonder the demand for mental health services has been increasing for about a decade. Many schools have rightfully responded to this demand by offering students more counseling."
College students face stress from academics, social pressures, financial burdens, and new independence, contributing to rising anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation among 19 million students. The 2024 National College Health Assessment found 30% of 30,000 surveyed students reported anxiety harmed academic performance, and 20% showed symptoms of severe psychological distress, such as sadness, nervousness, and hopelessness. Demand for mental health services has increased for about a decade. Expanding campus green space can lower stress and strengthen belonging. A Texas A&M Green Campus Initiative and a survey of over 400 students found abundant greenery, nature views, and quality walking paths support mental health; over 80% reported favorite outdoor campus places.
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