The question is how do college students take care of mental health? Many college students report that mental health has a negative impact with their studies.

So asked how do you as a student take care of yourself with mental health?

My cousin Dominique said, “ I would say for me personally since I don’t live on campus, I started seeing a therapist outside of school and that has helped me a lot! Also, it is good to vent to friends and not to hold your feelings inside. That always helps your mental health when you don’t hold everything inside.” Further talking to friends my good friend, Marina said, “A lot of people go to the gym, or get the assignment done before the due date so there’s no stress. They can also see a therapist. I personally go to the gym and draw a lot to get my mental health okay.”

Therapy can help you uncover the underlying causes of your worries and fears; learn how to relax; look at situations in new, less frightening ways; and develop better coping and problem solving skills. Therapy gives a person the tools to overcome anxiety and teaches the person to use them. And this was the focus point for Dominique and Marina and what has helped them.

My friend Elaina and her boyfriend Devin piggy backed off each other with saying, “Most students avoid it and don’t receive help.” I thought this was interesting to hear. But following what they told me, Mikki said, “ Most college students (me included) feel as if they kind of ignore it. They feel they don’t have enough time to take care of themselves during classes because they have so much going on. That’s how a lot of students I feel get sick so often.”

Many students find different ways to handle a stressful moment, this may be ignoring the issue like Elaina, Devin and Mikki explained. I feel that college students should approach, not avoid. College is challenging and students cope by skipping classes and staying in bed all day. Students should practice self-care and maintain healthy eating habits and exercise but also keep a regular sleep schedule.