Depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and more can all be a result of college students' mental health plummeting. More than 60% of college attendees met the criteria for at least one mental health problem, according to a study. Students may not have the chance to look into resources that help them, and don't want to waste their time with something like that, especially when they have a job, school work, and other personal needs that need to be met. Many can get a start and a

A person stands with an umbrella while smoke comes from their head. Illustration courtesy of Adobe Stock. As finals week approaches here at Oakland University, students are not only preparing academically but also mentally. Being that it is finals week coming up, they are trying to manage levels of stress, exhaustion, and burnout. Finals week in the winter semester can be the most intense period of the semester. Time is coming down, and students have to face multiple exams,

Graphic courtesy of https://www.lgbtqandall.com/trauma-responses-part-3-freeze-response/. College students having mental health issues do not always get the help they need. They tend to get scared or freeze up when talking about it with someone. No matter what the age, people should be open to talking about this topic because it will benefit them. Dylan Colussi is a sophomore here at Oakland University. He knows about the stress that college and becoming an adult can bring. B

Lillian Frias attacks at the net against Northern Kentucky at the OU Credit Union O’rena. (Photo courtesy of Ceejee Round, used with permission.) The gym is filled with noise, but for one Oakland University volleyball player, the loudest sound isn't the fans or the whistle blowing, it's her own mind. Moments before warmups, she stands still, trying to settle her thoughts. To her teammates, she looks focused and ready, making jokes and laughing with her teammates who are also

Sports are notoriously known for bringing people together and fostering a sense of community for both the viewers and athletes. But there is a side to athletics that is just behind the curtain, waiting for someone to pull it back. According to Within Health, an astounding 84% of college athletes have engaged in disordered patterns of eating or weight control behaviors. Graphic by Bridget Clerkin. Courtesy of Within Health. The countless meals spent alone to hide unhealthy eat

As academic pressure, social comparison and personal transitions intensify during college, mental health support has become an essential resource for students at Oakland University. Nearly 60% of college students reported experiencing overwhelming anxiety in the past year, according to the American College Health Association. Students often face challenges related to identity, self-esteem and belonging while balancing coursework, finances and relationships. These pressures ca