Transgender college students more likely to suffer from sleep disorders and mental health issues

Transgender college students more likely to suffer from sleep disorders and mental health issues

Transgender people are more likely to experience discrimination, isolation and lack of social support. This, coupled with negative psychosocial challenges like being denied access to gender-neutral restrooms, combined with being a college student, and you have what associate professor of neurology Shelley Hershner MD calls “a perfect storm” that can contribute to sleep. disorders and … Read more

Study finds mental health deteriorating among college students | Mangaluru News – Times of India

Study finds mental health deteriorating among college students | Mangaluru News – Times of India

Mangaluru: A study found that more than 50% of the 500 students who participated in it, were experiencing symptoms of common mental disorders (CMD) such as stress, anxiety, depression, and somatoform disordersand recommended forming a team of peer counselorsto mediate between students and mental health professionals. Positive peer support allows students to seek appropriate support … Read more

Student loan debt hurts the mental health of most borrowers, survey finds

Student loan debt hurts the mental health of most borrowers, survey finds

Kate Quick, 43, said her student loan debt causes stress and anxiety for her and her family. Courtesy: Kate Quick When Kate Quick, 43, finished her MFA at the University of Alaska Fairbanks 22 years ago, she had borrowed about $30,000. Now, he owes nearly $48,000, even after years of making payments. “I just can’t … Read more