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I'm Kiara Christmas a sophomore at the University of Maryland
Majoring in Public Relations and minoring in Law and Society.
Anxiety in young adults blog
In 2023-2024, anxiety has become increasingly prevalent among college students and young adults. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), 48.1% of college students exhibit symptoms of anxiety. Young adults face anxiety-inducing situations, ranging from academic stress related to exams and classes to the constant pressures of social media. I will dive into how the media handles it and what else can be done with the amount of resources available.
Some media outlets effectively highlight the prevalence of anxiety among young adults while also providing strategies to combat it. However, other media coverage can make anxiety out to be much scarier than it is and only talk about extreme cases which can be scary for people with anxiety to see. Additional media coverage is needed to help people understand what anxiety really is and allow people to feel okay talking about anxiety.
To tackle anxiety, we need to make sure that young adults and college students know it’s okay to ask for help. I think schools and workplaces should work to acknowledge mental health issues and provide accommodations for young adults who need mental health days or support through difficult times.
Many young adults with anxiety do not access the limited resources available to them. According to an NIHR study, only a small group of teenagers receive professional help. We should tell young adults about the resources available to them to try and remove the stigma and shame associated with seeking help as mentioned in the study. The more knowledge people have about anxiety, the more resources will hopefully become available and accessible.
Anxiety is a pressing issue for many young adults and college students. If the media focuses on informing the public about effective ways to combat anxiety and available resources, it could encourage more individuals to seek support comfortably. By sharing coping strategies and support options, the media can normalize discussions around mental health, reducing stigma and promoting self-care.
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