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Is Mental Illness Increasing In College Students?

Going to college can be a period of intense highs and lows. It can be fun, but it can be just as difficult. Between trying to balance your schoolwork and your social life, feeling peaks of stress during midterm and final exams, and the bittersweet excitement mixed with nostalgia when finally graduating, it seems like there’s never a dull moment. With so much going on, young adults navigating college life may find it challenging to manage their mental health.