College can be stressful. Is it any wonder college kids are stressed out much of the time?
Nearly four of every 10 college students say they’re frequently stressed, according to a new study, and almost 20 percent say they’re stressed almost all the time. All this stress leads some to become depressed or moody, and many fall prey to eating disorders. About 20 percent of the students polled said they’ve contemplated dropping out of school, and one in six say they’ve had friends who contemplated suicide.
While there are problems on the fringes, most college-age students report they’re happy, despite all the stress. Nearly two-thirds said they were enjoying life. (Associated Press)
