Maria Calcucci, president of Campus Calm, had the opportunity to discuss with Richard Kadison why high school and colleges saw an increase in the number of under pressure students who responded to mental health problems. Kadison is Director of Mental Health Services at Harvard Health Service and author of Harvard Health Services. from
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. Kadison focused on campus mental health and student mental health treatment throughout his career.
Campus calm: Why is the number of students with mental health problems on campuses increasing?
Kadison: We see a lot of reasons for the increase in the number of students with mental health problems. We saw more students being diagnosed with serious problems in high school, and they worked well enough to go to college. That is a group. I think the millennial student community is called a helicopter parent who hover over them and basically make decisions for them. You know the old analogy about teaching people to fish instead of letting them fish. I think there will be a lot of fish distribution in high school. The children also traveled from one activity to another, setting up their college resumes, not having too much downtime, and not really being passionate about things.
Campus calm: How much stress does it take for students who lack sleep, eat properly and exercise?
Kadison: I think that lack of sleep is a huge problem. College students sleep an average of six and a half hours a night, and they are sure to experience symptoms of sleep deprivation, which exacerbates their immune system, impairs their academic function, and makes them more susceptible to depression and bipolar disorder.
Exercise is another big problem. For mild depression, 4 days and 30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise and antidepressant drugs, there is sufficient evidence. Many students are busy, stop exercising and eating healthy, become more frustrated, get harder to get work done, then start to emphasize and sleep more difficult. They are caught in this vicious circle.
Campus calm: How many roles does perfectionism play in the lives of stressful students? How does the Harvard University Counseling Center deal with students' academic perfectionism?
Kadison: This is definitely a big problem, I will say that most elite schools. I talked to the supervisors of other ivies. There are two main drivers. I want to say that a person tries to create some balance in the student's life. They need to take care of themselves. Working all the time is not the best way to live. Talk to them about excellence and perfection, work hard and focus hard. But no one tests, there is no one course, and no one situation will accomplish or destroy your life. Life twists and turns, we no one expects.
First: You need to learn how to stay flexible. Second: Learn some tips and techniques for managing stress, because once you walk into the real world, what you have in high school and college will not change.
Campus calm: Do you see more people: beyond men or girls? Is it better for women to seek help than younger men? Why or why not?
Kadison: For more women seeking care, I think it may be because women are more concerned about their emotions. There is no shame. I don't think these numbers are different - just men are not always wise enough to talk to someone about it.
Campus calm: How do you help students find meaningful ways to build identity beyond rewards and rewards?
Kadison: This is the challenge. This is how people figure out who they are - we all have shortcomings, we all make mistakes, we all do what we want we have not done. The key is to really understand yourself and figure out how to accept yourself and do your best. Let students focus and balance again so they can participate in community activities. There is growing evidence that more students are doing something to help their communities, such as working with high school students or volunteering somewhere, who are more at home than at home. Students are much better. It creates an environment that is truly encouraging and rewarding.
Campus calm: Do you think that our current academic culture allows children to learn how to make mistakes and fail safely?
Kadison: Ok, I think part of this process is really education for the entire community. This is not just a student. We try out outreach activities and provide advice to faculty and accommodation staff. But the reality is that if the culture of the lab is that the professor works in the lab until 3 am and wants others to work there until 3 am, it is not a healthy message for the students.
I think mental health advocacy groups are a good idea because students listen to other students more than other professional adults. With advocacy groups, students can hear that there is nothing to be ashamed of in college. If you come to talk to someone, it is very feasible.
Campus calm: Is the Ivy League education always the best way to succeed?
Kadison: I think students can receive a good education at any school. Some students who come to Harvard University are not well educated because it is not appropriate for them. Smart people around other academics that are completely focused on academics cannot help them learn how to create any balance in their lives. This led to disappointment.
Campus calm: So many students see A and other academic achievements as a stepping stone, bringing them to a good university, which will make them an excellent graduate school, then a good job, and ultimately a happy life. . Does our society overemphasize this path to happiness and prosperity?
Kadison: As for students seeing grades as a stepping stone, I think this is true. There are some realities there, and this is also a problem. I think that to some extent, it depends on the university's admissions staff, leadership of a balanced life and participation in the community is as important as academic success. Do other things that interest you.
Orignal From: Talking about the mental health of the university - Q&A with Harvard University Richard Cardinson
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