College life is rewarding yet stressful. In fact, based on our 2012 ACHA survey results SVSU students said that the number one reason why they did not do well in their academics was STRESS! There are also a number of other factors that students felt influenced their academics, which we have included in the following list.
| 1. Stress | 27% |
| 2. Sleep difficulties | 22% |
| 3. Anxiety | 19% |
| 4. Work | 15% |
| 5. Cold and/or flu | 14% |
| 6. Social media outlets and video games | 13% |
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7. Depression |
11% |
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8. Concern for a troubled freind or family member |
10% |
| 9. Relationship Difficulties | 8% |
| 10. Participation in Extracurricular Activities | 7.5% |
If you or someone you know is dealing with some of these issues and would like someone to talk to about it, please see our Student Counseling Center page to schedule an appointment with a licensed clinician.
If you want to learn more, please check out the rest of our website or look for events with the Peer Health Education logo.
