Tag: mental health
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The hidden weight on college students: how balancing activities impacts mental health
Lilyana Vasquez Many college students today are juggling increasingly heavy schedules—balancing academics, jobs, athletics and leadership roles at the same time. A study by the National Student Financial Wellness found that 70% of students are financially stressed. Similarly, another study by The National Library of Medicine (NLM) found that common stressors — academic, family and…
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Expectations of a High School Athlete Looking to Play in College
Many high school athletes dream of getting the opportunity to play at the collegiate level, but do others truly understand the dedication it takes to even be considered? Many assume they know what a potential collegiate athlete goes through, but do they really? High school athletes have set expectations mentally and physically. These attributes affect…