Active Minds at Yeshiva University

- Around 6.7% of adults - 16.2 million - suffer from clinical depression   - Depression is the LEADING cause of disability worldwide, and is a major contributor to the overall global burden of disease   - Among young adults (18-25), 10.9% suffer from clinical depression - More than 75% of all mental health conditions begin before the age of 24, which is why college is such a critical time   - Anxiety is the TOP presenting mental health concern among college students (41.6%), followed by depression   (36.4%)   -  "Nearly 30 percent of college students reported feeling “so depressed that it was difficult to function” at some time  

Tips and tricks for you to put in your mental health tool belt to combat depression ENGAGE IN PSYCHOTHERAPY: No one should cope with depression alone. Trained and licensed mental health professionals can provide support in helping you to find relief from your symptoms. Psychotherapy can help individuals identify what issues are contributing to their symptoms of depression and how best to address these issues. As the American Psychological Association reports, psychotherapy can help reduce symptoms of depression and also prevent future episodes of depression. Additionally, research has shown that the relationship between the therapist and client is central to positive change in therapy. If you have been to therapy before and didn’t find it helpful, don’t assume that it can’t ever be helpful. Many college campuses, including Yeshiva University, provide on campus counseling centers for students to access at no cost.  To find out more about how the YU Counseling Cen...

Q: What are some of the reasons why students seek help at the Counseling Center?   A: College provides students with many opportunities to develop academic and career interests, form close relationships, examine values and beliefs, and learn about the world. These opportunities can often feel exciting, but they can also be stressful. Problems with sleeping, anxiety about tests, concerns about the future, difficulties with friends and family, and spiritual conflicts are common concerns of Yeshiva University college students. Above all, the Counseling Center wants to help students learn ways to achieve positive mental health so that they can make the most out of their YU experience.   Q: Do I need to be suffering from a diagnosed mental illness to go to the counseling center?   A: No. The Counseling Center encourages anyone who is struggling in any way, at any level, to contact us for an appointment. There is no problem too big or small.   Q: Why is ther...

The Editors of The Breather “Why don’t you come out to karaoke tonight?” you ask your roommate one Thursday afternoon. They groggily lift their head from their pillow, declining your offer before lying back down. You make nothing of it, but it’s strange. They love karaoke. They don’t seem to have left your room in weeks, save for going to class. They are sleeping excessively, are uncharacteristically irritable, and come to think of it, you haven’t seen them eating a meal in a while. But you ignore all the warning signs buzzing in your head and head out to karaoke with some friends, because you aren’t adding up the red flags right in front of you. The red flags indicate that your roommate might be depressed. They might be crying out for help without even saying a word. What if you stayed in that Thursday night and helped your roommate through the difficult time they were having? What if you simply asked them if they were alright? These small acts can impact their existence. Recogniz...