Personal Reflections and Effective Coping Mechanisms When Transitioning to Higher Education

Personal Reflections and Effective Coping Mechanisms When Transitioning to Higher Education

Robert Lubin, Joel Freibaum, Shelby E. Michaels, Tyler Hersch, Elisheva M. Miller
Copyright: © 2023 |Pages: 18
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-6961-3.ch020
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Abstract

The chapter's objective is to present a framework to understand the transition to higher education. The transition is a time of uncertainty for the emerging college student. The chapter includes events and experiences from college students. The issue of mental health, identity, and group formation will be explored. Successful programs and existing infrastructures will be highlighted to demonstrate effectiveness and efficiency systems. The chapter will provide the reader with a personal inside perspective about the transition to higher education.
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Mental Health

Mental health carries a certain stigma, especially in the teenage and young adult years. Mental illness in college students often includes substance abuse, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, anxiety disorder, eating disorder, depression, suicide, and sleeping issues. The mental health of teenagers has declined steadily due to increases in the use of social media and misinformation or lack of education on the subject (Marraccini et al., 2022). Often, students do not admit or recognize a mental health issue, which can result in missed treatments, evolving illness, and negative effects. According to Nair et al. (2021), mental health “is a state of well-being that allows individuals to enjoy and maintain relationships, as well as handle stress in a healthy manner without compromising productivity” (p.1). The following types of mental health stigmas can be observed in colleges across the United States:

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