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October 9, 2025 – 9 min read
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Attending college can be an exciting time of your life as you gain new knowledge, master new skills, and make connections as you prepare for your dream career. However, the American Psychiatric Association warns attending college can also be overwhelming and stressful, placing students at risk for mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, substance ...

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Attending college can be stressful, from taking exams and managing heavy workloads to figuring out how to pay for tuition. Short-term stress can be healthy and even motivating, providing you that extra energy boost to raise a grade, polish an essay or pursue a new career opportunity. But the American Institute of Stress reports 4 ...

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