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College of the overwhelmed : the campus mental health crisis and what to do about it / Richard Kadison, Theresa Foy DiGeronimo.

By: Contributor(s): San Francisco, California, USA : Jossey-Bass, c2004Description: iv, 296 pages; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9780787974671 (pbk)
  • 0787974676 (alk. paper)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 378.1973 K11 23 2004
LOC classification:
  • RC451.4.S7 K336 2004
Online resources:
Contents:
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
Summary: "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
Holdings
Item type Current library Collection Call number Status Barcode
Books Books College Library General Circulation Section GC GC 378.1973 K11 2004 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available HNU003317

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

"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

CAS Bachelor of Science in Psychology

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