Young Adult Mental Health

06/05/2022

We at YAMH had the chance to interview a fellow college student about what are some big challenges that students face in school. Thank you for sharing!

The student, who would like to stay anonymous, stated:

06/04/2022

Trigger: Talking About Self-Harm

Self-Harm in young adults is common and continues to rise in today's society. To learn more about the symptoms and causes of self-harm along with resources and advice please take a look at the Mayo Clinic's article about self-injury.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/self-injury/symptoms-causes/syc-20350950

Deliberately hurting your own body, such as cutting or burning, is a harmful way to cope with emotional pain, intense anger and frustration.

06/03/2022

is all about treating yourself. What is one thing you will do today to treat yourself?

06/02/2022

There are a number of common mental health disorders affecting students, depression and anxiety are rated the highest. Click the link below to learn more about mental health struggles along with resources connecting to each issue.

https://www.bestcolleges.com/resources/top-5-mental-health-problems-facing-college-students/

Learn the signs and symptoms of the most common mental health conditions among college students, and find resources for support.

06/01/2022

Find the calm in all the chaos. Take 3 big breaths, inhaling through the nose and exhaling through the mouth, whenever you feel overwhelmed or stressed. Relax, you got this!

05/31/2022

Mindfulness exercises are proven to help relieve anxiety, stress, depression, insomnia, and high blood pressure. Click the link below to learn more about what mindfulness is and the benefits behind its exercises.

Engaging with the world around you can lower your stress. Here's how to practice mindfulness meditation.

05/30/2022

There are many people struggling with mental illnesses that might be similar to yours. Don't be afraid to reach out. 🧡

05/29/2022

We at YAMH are a student led non-profit organization. We want to share stories that can be relatable and with hopes of helping others. I took the time to interview a close friend of mine who is a student-athlete about their views on student-athlete mental health:

05/28/2022

Break the stigma!

Comment or send us a private message of personal struggles or any personal mental health experiences you have endured. This is a safe space, and we are here for you.

05/27/2022

Are you academically burnt out? Here are some tips on how you may prevent and handle that situation.

https://www.uopeople.edu/blog/what-is-academic-burnout/

Are you suffering from exhaustion, frustration and lack of motivation? It could be academic burnout. Find out if you have it.

05/26/2022

Young adults tend to play the "comparison game" on social media. We must remember social media is not real life. Nobody is perfect, everyone has flaws, and you are not defined by likes, followers, and how many pictures you post.

https://tinybuddha.com/blog/why-compare-others-social-media-how-to-stop/

Next time you compare yourself on social media, instead of feeling poorly about yourself, view it as an opportunity for a little self-evaluating.

05/25/2022

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD, isn't a "neat or clean freak" disorder. It is deeper than that, and is a constant struggle. The ADHD Institute, linked below, has provided research about the burdens of ADHD, assessment and diagnosis, how to manage ADHD, and lists meetings/resources to attend.

ADHD is a diverse disorder with complex epidemiology and aetiology, which can have a significant impact on affected individuals’ lives.