Notas del episodio
Are we in the midst of a mental health crisis for college students and other young people? How has college life impacted student mental health? And are universities, campus administrators, and faculty members doing enough to address this issue?
This week’s episode of Engaging with Education explores an issue at or near the top of the worry list for many, including students and those who work in and around higher education. College life is often hyped up and portrayed as a time for freedom, fun, and self-discovery, which usually creates unrealistic expectations. The truth is that for many students, it is also a period of immense stress and mental health struggle. As learners report record levels of depression, anxiety, and other conditions such as academic pressure, societal expectation, and strain of campus counseling, it raises questions l ...