Depression Heavy in College Students

College is a form of institution designed to improve people both financially and socially in the long run. However, this path to success is actually quite stressful and can be harmful to students. Many students are often away from home for an extended time and are dealing with many experiences that they've never dealt with before. In fact, approximately one out of every seven college students suffer from depression.

The unfortunate fact is that many students who suffer from depression are not even aware of the problem. Many college students suffering from depression may feel lost or awkward. Without any kind of help, they often do worse in school and may even attempt suicide. That means that the key to preventing depression lies in awareness of depression. If students are unaware that they are depressed, they are unable to get the aid that they need to overcome it. However, not only should the students be aware, as teachers, faculty, and parents should also take part in spreading depression awareness.

Some researchers believe that the best way to spread the awareness is by defining what depression truly is. Researchers are attempting to spread the word "depression" as a kind of illness that one can not just adapt to eventually over time. Some researchers even say that those who believe they can adapt to depression end up suffering more than those who don't believe it can be adjusted to. Those depressed but believe they can adapt to it often end up being unemployed, suffering from chronic illness, and sometimes may even contemplate suicide. If we really want to prevent depression, than the difference between it and stress that simply disappears over time needs to be compared and addressed.

Approximately one out of every seven college students suffer from depression.

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