The article discusses the mental health challenges faced by high school students during the college admissions process, highlighting its detrimental effects, including anxiety, depression, and in extreme cases, self-harm and suicide. With 1.2 million students applying to colleges, many face rejection, creating a toxic atmosphere that places immense pressure on them to succeed. Dr. Dee Apple, a clinical psychologist, emphasizes that vulnerable students are particularly affected by this stress. The article urges a cultural shift to instill resilience in youth, reminding them that their worth is not tied to college acceptance.
"College rejection depression has its own corner of the internet. Things have become so bad, sources have told The Post instances of self-harm and even suicide have been linked to college decisions at elite prep schools."
"For people who are already vulnerable, meaning they have a tendency to depression or anxiety or self-esteem problems... those kids can end up in an unhealthy situation," Apple told The Post.
"The college you go to does not define you, even if 76% of high schoolers say that the college admissions process is a life-defining event."
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