May is mental health month and it is important to reflect on the personal trials you have been through and understand that mental health does not define you. Millions of people deal with mental health problems and it should not be seen as taboo or wrong.
College students and young professionals are often faced with a multitude of stress that can wear down on an individual over time. It is not easy to juggle academic courses, jobs, internships and still maintain a social life. It can be extremely overwhelming and having someone to talk to can help ease those stressors.
Abolishing the stigma associated with mental health is a long journey, but it starts with realizing that you are not alone. There are others that are going through similar struggles as you. It’s helpful to look at some facts surrounding mental health involving college students:
- More than 40 percent of college students have felt more than an average amount of stress within the past 12 months
- 31 percent of college students have felt so depressed in the past year that it was difficult to function and more than 50 percent have felt overwhelming anxiety, making it hard to succeed academically
- Overall, 40 percent of students with diagnosable mental health conditions did not seek help; 57 percent of them did not request accommodations from their school
Rayna realizes the importance for students to obtain proper mental health care. Through the use of telemedicine, Rayna is partnering with therapists and psychologists across Canada and the United States to offer a platform for students to get the help they need. Many mental health disorders can make it difficult for students to leave their bed, dorm, or house. It can be too anxiety-inducing to attend an in-person therapy session with a professional. Rayna realizes these challenges and built an entire platform to better the mental health field and supply the necessary tools students need to manage their mental health problems.
College students and young professionals are often faced with a multitude of stress that can wear down on an individual over time. It is not easy to juggle academic courses, jobs, internships and still maintain a social life. It can be extremely overwhelming and having someone to talk to can help ease those stressors.
Abolishing the stigma associated with mental health is a long journey, but it starts with realizing that you are not alone. There are others that are going through similar struggles as you. It’s helpful to look at some facts surrounding mental health involving college students:
- More than 40 percent of college students have felt more than an average amount of stress within the past 12 months
- 31 percent of college students have felt so depressed in the past year that it was difficult to function and more than 50 percent have felt overwhelming anxiety, making it hard to succeed academically
- Overall, 40 percent of students with diagnosable mental health conditions did not seek help; 57 percent of them did not request accommodations from their school
Rayna realizes the importance for students to obtain proper mental health care. Through the use of telemedicine, Rayna is partnering with therapists and psychologists across Canada and the United States to offer a platform for students to get the help they need. Many mental health disorders can make it difficult for students to leave their bed, dorm, or house. It can be too anxiety-inducing to attend an in-person therapy session with a professional. Rayna realizes these challenges and built an entire platform to better the mental health field and supply the necessary tools students need to manage their mental health problems.
Managing mental health is extremely important because with proper care and management individuals can return back to their normal daily lives. Student’s grades will increase when they are not overwhelmed and anxiety-ridden. Social life and social skills increase when an individual is able to interact with their peers on a daily basis. Mental health can be scary, and some may still say it is taboo. None of that matters. What truly matters is that people realize it’s okay to not be okay and that there is help out there.
