TY - BOOK AU - Kadison,Richard AU - DiGeronimo,Theresa Foy TI - College of the overwhelmed: the campus mental health crisis and what to do about it SN - 9780787974671 (pbk) AV - RC451.4.S7 K336 2004 U1 - 378.1973 K11 23 PY - 2004/// CY - San Francisco, California, USA PB - Jossey-Bass KW - College students KW - Mental health KW - United States KW - Mental health services N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Normal developmental issues Pressure and competition : academic, extracurricular, parental, racial, and cultural Financial worries and social fears Crisis on campus : feeling hopeless and helpless What are colleges doing about the crisis? and what more should be done? What can parents do? For students only; CAS; Bachelor of Science in Psychology N2 - "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 UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/wiley042/2004006656.html UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/wiley051/2004006656.html UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0616/2004006656-b.html ER -