Category: RTT Substance Abuse Awareness
Congratulations! You’ve reached the end of the Stress, Burnout, and Healthy Coping Skills module. College can be one of the most exciting times in your life, but it can also be challenging. Between classes, work, relationships, finances, and figuring out who you are, it is normal to experience stress along the way. The goal of […]
Over the past several posts, we’ve explored how stress, burnout, academic pressure, and life challenges can affect your well-being and increase the risk of unhealthy coping behaviors, including substance misuse. Now it’s time to put everything together. The goal of this article is simple: help you create a personal stress management toolkit that you can […]
College is often described as an academic experience, but for many students, the hardest parts of the first year are not just academic. They are personal. Breakups, family stress, loneliness, financial pressure, identity exploration, and feeling disconnected can all happen at the same time as exams, deadlines, and new responsibilities. Research shows that major life […]
College academics can feel intense. Even strong students often report feeling pressure to perform at a higher level than they did in high school while managing more responsibilities at the same time. Research consistently shows that academic stress is one of the leading sources of anxiety for college students. When stress increases, students often look […]
In the last two posts, we talked about stress and burnout and how they can build over time during your college experience. When stress or burnout shows up, your brain naturally looks for relief. Everyone copes with stress in some way. The question is not whether you cope, but how you cope. Some coping strategies […]
In the last post, we talked about how stress is a normal part of college life. Stress can motivate us, help us meet deadlines, and encourage us to rise to challenges. But what happens when stress doesn’t go away? When stress becomes constant and feels impossible to escape, it can lead to burnout. Burnout is […]
Starting college can be exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. New classes, new friends, new expectations, and more independence can create stress that feels very different from what you experienced in high school. If you’re feeling more stressed than you expected during your first year, you’re not alone. In fact, stress is one of […]
College is a major life transition, filled with independence, new friendships, academic challenges, and choices that can shape your future. One of the most important things you can do as you prepare for this next chapter is to educate yourself and plan ahead. This module was designed to help you do just that. We’ve covered […]
Entering college, students should be proactive in learning the facts surrounding the prevalence and risks associated with alcohol consumption. About half of college students drink alcohol, and a significant portion engage in binge drinking. Alcohol use can lead to a range of negative consequences, including injuries, sexual assault, and academic problems. Understanding these risks and practicing responsible drinking […]
Trigger Warning: This post discusses alcohol, drugs, and other information on substance use. If after reviewing the information and you believe you might have a problem with substance use, it is important that you seek professional assistance. Let’s Talk About It: Substance Use in College Module Part 6 You’ve made it to the end of […]