Kadison, Richard,  1949- <br/><br/>
College of the overwhelmed :  the campus mental health crisis and what to do about it / 
Richard Kadison, Theresa Foy DiGeronimo. 
 - iv, 296 pages;  24 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>Normal developmental issues<br/>Pressure and competition : academic, extracurricular, parental, racial, and cultural<br/>Financial worries and social fears<br/>Crisis on campus : feeling hopeless and helpless<br/>What are colleges doing about the crisis? and what more should be done?<br/>What can parents do?<br/>For students only 
<br/><br/> "Written for parents, students, college counselors, and administrators, College of the Overwhelmed is a landmark book that explores the stressors that cause so many college students to suffer psychological problems. The book is filled with insights and stories about the current mental health crisis on our nation's campuses and offers a hands-on guide for helping students overcome stress and succeed in a college environment." "The book includes the personal stories of students under stress and describes how they overcame a variety of problems. The authors discuss the warning signs and symptoms of common problems, including depression, sleep disorders, substance abuse, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, impulsive behaviors, and suicide." "In addition, this vital resource offers students checklists, tips, and advice for reducing the day-to-day stresses of college life."--Jacket 
<br/><br/> CAS  Bachelor of Science in Psychology 
<br/><br/><br/>Text in English 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780787974671 (pbk) 0787974676 (alk. paper) 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2004006656 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>College students--Mental health--United States.<br/>College students--Mental health services--United States.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>RC451.4.S7  / K336 2004 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>378.1973 K11  / 2004