Stacia' Alexander

“10+ Things I Wish I Knew About Mental Health in College” (2022)

You're planning out in great detail how your room will look, what courses you will take, the organizations you will join, and how much money you need on your meal account. In the midst of all these wonderful plans and phenomenal energy, have you taken the time to think about your mental health? Wait a minute, let me explain. Yes, I'm referring to stress management and self-discipline but I am also wondering if you and your family have talked about what it will seriously feel like to handle life independently. Or how to handle periods of loneliness that are not self-sabotaging. I even wonder if you have discussed how to manage your moments of self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and anxiety. Your school may address suicide prevention and stress management, but there is a lot more to cover. 10+ Things I Wish I Knew About Mental Health in College' is a comprehensive book aiming to mentally prepare prospective students for the unexpected stressors of college. Far beyond a book, this publication is a practical tool that breaks down the factors contributing to a diminished mental state in college students. College-aged students currently face a rapid increase in suicide coupled with isolation, depression, and a barrage of classes. This book seeks to highlight and provide easy-to-implement skills and tools that create mental fortitude for college. The constructs presented in the book benefit students and parents, teachers, counselors, and any community leader looking to guide college students. 10+ Things I Wish I Knew About Mental Health in College is your guide to thinking about how you will handle the multi-layered dimensions of mental health.