College students were basically uprooted from their schools. Here's how some said they've learned to cope.
and stress; it can exasperate a mental illness that someone already experiences. However, for college students in particular, their lives were altered in an unprecedented way. With schools shut down, many students moved back home, away from their lecture halls, friends, and peers. Classes transitioned to online learning. Depending on the university, campus life may not even reopen in the fall. And, most notably, college seniors have had to miss out on traditional graduations.
College students, Dr. Chen added, often make their own structure, and being"yanked from this environment where you have autonomy" and feeling like you're not in control of situations can be unsettling. Gravitating back to a time when you lived at home can also present itself as an adjustment. Psychologist Sherry Benton, PhD, agreed, saying it's in no way comparable to returning for spring break or the summer.
Ahead, we asked four different college students how they have been able to manage their mental health during this time. To each their own, but we hope you take this insight and try to work out whatever you're going through personally. Also ahead, we've including advice from Dr. Chen and Dr. Benton on how to cope.
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