Senior at @CSULB. Works as a Behavioral Therapist at Behavioral Support Partnership. Driven to work with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
According to a 2008 mental health study by the Associated Press and mtvU, 8 in 10 college students say they have sometimes or frequently experienced stress in their daily lives over the past three months. This is an increase of 20% from a survey five years ago. #TakeaStudyBreak
An American College Health Association (ACHA, 2007) survey of more than 16,000 college students found that 33.7% reported that stress interfered with their academic performance, as evidenced by missing classes, receiving lower grades, or dropping courses. #TakeaStudyBreak
Common effects of stress on your behavior:
Overeating or undereating
Angry outbursts
Drug or alcohol abuse
Tobacco use
Social withdrawal
Exercising less often
Don't stress yourself out! #TakeaStudyBreak