Being a college student is tough. You’re balancing your academic responsibilities with your personal life and perhaps a job too. This can be overwhelming for anyone. But, when you add a global pandemic into the mix it can seem almost impossible to get ahead. Now, you’re navigating unexpected challenges such as taking online classes, living at home, social distancing, risking COVID exposure, or perhaps contracting COVID and quarantining.
Given these numerous challenges and anxiety-producing situations, it’s no wonder college students report feeling increased anxiety and depression during this time. If you’re amongst those who feel overwhelmed and anxious about navigating college during a pandemic, please know you’re not alone. In fact, one study shows that 71% of college students reported feeling increased anxiety.
The good news, there are some easy ways you can overcome these anxious feelings. Today, I want to share with you some suggestions I have given other college students I have worked with during our online therapy sessions.
5 Tips for Coping with COVID-19 as a College Student:
1. Change your environment:
2. Boost your mood naturally:
3. Take a break and do something enjoyable:
4. Take Care of your Health:
5. Talk to Someone:
When you need additional support, consider online therapy in Georgia:
If life feels heavy and overwhelming and your stress, anxiety, and depression are interfering with your day-to-day life, consider online therapy. at Wellview counseling we offer online therapy in Georgia. When you work with us, you will be given a safe and non-judgemental space to talk about the things that are weighing heavily on your mind and heart. Our skilled therapists will listen and provide you with more tools and techniques to cope with the difficulties and mental health symptoms you’re experiencing.
Plus, with online therapy, you don’t have to worry about risking your health to go to a therapy appointment or scheduling counseling in your already busy day. Our online therapists offer convenient evening and weekend appointments to accommodate your needs.
Begin Online Therapy in Georgia:
Being a college student is stressful, especially this year. But, you don’t have to deal with the challenges alone. Getting help is a sign of strength and courage. To begin online therapy in Georgia, follow these steps:
- Reach out to our counseling clinic and schedule a consultation call with one of our therapists,
- Meet with a therapist to ask any questions you may have about therapy in Roswell, GA, or online therapy in Georgia,
- Begin counseling and take care of your mental health!
Therapy Services Offered at Wellview Counseling
Wellview Counseling is an Atlanta area therapy center that offers a variety of mental health services to help you or your loved ones find healing and growth. Our mental health services include play therapy, child counseling, individual counseling, social skills groups for kids, therapy for postpartum anxiety and depression, trauma and PTSD treatment, chronic illness counseling, family therapy, and positive discipline parent education opportunities. Additionally, our therapists also offer online therapy in Georgia so you can take care of your mental health from the comfort of your surroundings. Reach out to our Roswell, GA mental health clinic to learn more about online therapy and the many ways we can help you or your loved one.
About the Author: Ashley Bobo, LCSW
Ashley Bobo, LCSW provides individual and family therapy to help with anxiety, depression, postpartum depression & anxiety, parent coaching, and other mental health concerns.
If you’d like more support, give us a call at 678-288-6221 or email info@wellviewcounseling.com.