The Seriousness

Dear Cal State LA Freshman:



One problem most people have while attending college is experiencing mental health issues. This is common among college students because of all the work that is being given to us and all the different things you have to do in college that you didn’t do in high school. The mental health issue experienced the most by college students is anxiety. I personally have experienced anxiety more than any other mental health issue. Anxiety usually occurs when you worry too much about something. At least in my case it does. Me worrying about turning in an assignment in time is usually when I feel this anxiety. Although anxiety  is common among college students there are ways to deal with it. Not only that, most mental health issues have solutions or ways you can help prevent them. For example, when I feel  anxious or I'm worrying about something, I tend to go to the school gym that is located downstairs of the student union. This helps me get my mind off of the assignment I’m worrying too much about and in a way helps me focus more when I get back to doing that assignment. Other things  people can do when experiencing mental health issues is talk to your professors, sometimes talking to your professors during office hours can help you be more confident and more comfortable about yourself which will help cope with these mental health issues. Lastly I would like to mention that experiencing a mental health issue is nothing to be ashamed about, people tend to not get help because they believe it makes them look weak but when it is a serious issue like mental health then seeking help is the best and most bravest action.


By: Carlos Ochoa