Student Mental Health

There is an undeniable mental health crisis on campuses these days. More students are anxious, depressed, drinking, and self-harming than ever before. The statistics are startling: 50% of mental health issues begin by age fourteen, 75% by age twenty-four, while suicide is the second leading cause of death among young adults. And yet even while more students are struggling, more students than ever are breaking through stigma, seeking help, and sharing openly in person and social media about their challenges.

Easy, accessible guidance for addressing an essential element to college success: mental health.

Anyone who teaches others, including parents, can benefit from this book. Teachers play a pivotal role in the education of children and adults. There are basic principles of living that could be taught in the classroom that would not take much time from teachers; in fact, I expect that because these concepts will reduce conflict, doing so may well give teachers more time to teach. This book is not about what teachers should teach but about how the way they teach can make major differences in their students' lives.

Saffron struggles with seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and is dreading autumn and winter. She took time off in her first year at university and can't afford to do the same this year if she's going to achieve her dream of being an astrophysicist. She's managed to keep it a secret from her...

Now, more than ever, parents and educators need better information about the challenges facing their children, what sorts of issues to expect and when, and the warning signs to look for. You'll find the guidance you need to feel prepared and tackle obstacles to your child's wellbeing in Things Have Changed.

A groundbreaking guide to mastering everyday fears and anxieties, sharing step-by-step instructions for building daily practices in order to live a fuller, happier life.​ Mary Poffenroth, PhD, is a scientist, professor, and fear expert who has spent her career researching how we can all live...

Josiah was 19 with the world at his feet when things changed. Without warning, the new university student's mental health deteriorated to the point that he planned his own death. His mother, bestselling author Amanda Prowse, found herself grappling for ways to help him, with no clear sense of where that could be found. This is the book they wish had been there for them during those dark times.

Stress is a modern-day epidemic, and with the tumult of busy schedules and major life changes that young adults experience, they’re particularly vulnerable to its negative effects. In The Mindful Twenty-Something, the founder of the extremely popular Koru Mindfulness program developed at Duke University presents a unique, evidence-based approach to help twenty-somethings reduce stress and make important life decisions with respect to school, relationships, sex, career, and more - with clarity and confidence.

In this galvanizing audiobook for all educators, Kristin Souers and Pete Hall explore an urgent and growing issue - childhood trauma - and its profound effect on learning and teaching.   

Konzentriert lernen mit ADHS? ADHS - Aufmerksamkeitsdefizit-Hyperaktivitätsstörung. Von diesem Syndrom sind in Deutschland circa fünf Prozent der Kinder und Jugendlichen betroffen. Etwa 60 Prozent von ihnen nehmen es mit ins Erwachsenenalter. Bis dahin quälen sie sich häufig durch eine Kombination von Selbstzweifeln, Antriebsstörungen und Frustration. Dazu ist ADHS ein großes Hindernis für konzentriertes Lernen. Schwierigkeiten in Schule und Studium, schlechte Noten oder Probleme im Beruf sind die Folgen.

Erfolgreich lernen mit ADHS in Schule und Studium! ADHS – Aufmerksamkeitsdefizit-Hyperaktivitätsstörung. Von diesem Syndrom sind in Deutschland circa fünf Prozent der Kinder und Jugendlichen betroffen. Etwa 60 Prozent von ihnen nehmen ihre ADHS mit ins Erwachsenenalter. Bis dahin quälen sie sich häufig durch eine Kombination von Selbstzweifeln, Antriebsstörungen und Frustration. Dazu ist ADHS ein großes Hindernis für konzentriertes Lernen. Schwierigkeiten in Schule und Studium, schlechte Noten oder Probleme im Beruf sind die Folgen.