Why self-care and mentorship are vital for college students

Abstract

College is a big adjustment for students, and it doesn’t come without its challenges, including being in a new place with new responsibilities. It is a stressful time that presents new obstacles and frustrations that can lead to increased anxiety, depression, and mental health challenges. As students engage on campus and return to in-person classes, it is vital for university faculty to create activities that promote positive thinking and increase self-confidence in these young learners. Faculty mentorship combined with the development of self-care activities are vital techniques to train students how to cope effectively throughout college and life.

Keywords:

• College students
• faculty
• mental health
• mentorship
• self-care
• suicide

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The author has no conflicts of interest to report. The author confirm that the research presented in this article met the ethical guidelines, including adherence to the legal requirements, of the United States, but did not include Human Subjects Research as received approval from the Office of Research Compliance under the Southern Illinois University Carbondale IRB.

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