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1. How does sleep disruption destabilize the college student?:
Increase like- lihood of stimulant or alcohol abuse; insomnia worsening
due to depression and anxiety; depression and anxiety worsening the
insomnia;worsen mood instability or trigger latent bipolar disorder
2. How does a poor diet destabilize the college student?: Weight
gain s/t no parent guidance; cafeteria's food choices; late night
studying w/ junk food; lack of exercise; & overindulgence in calorie-
laden alcoholic beverages.
3. How does lack of exercise destabilize the college student?: Lead to
signifi- cant weight gain as well as affect mental health.
4. How does Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Use destabilize the college
student?: ETOH use to as a rite of passage for students;
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,marijuana to cope with stress, anxiety or depression which wears off
and decreases IQ by 8pts
5. How does Self-management of Mental Health Disorders destabilize
the college student?: adolescents with chronic conditions are at
higher risk in for worsening of their condition s/t to not managing
their medications
6. How does the Development of Academic Competencies destabilize the
col- lege student?: The structure of college education is vastly different
from secondary education, and students must adapt to the increased
flexibility and need for personal accountability.
7. How does the Alterations in the Structure of Social Support destabilize
the college student?: The college student may feel separated from
previous support systems, and although surrounded by people, feel
isolated and alone.
8. How does stress management destabilize the college student?: Not
being able to cope leads to adverse reactions and/or mental health
crisis.
9. College emotional preparedness: to take care of oneself on campus, to
build healthy relationships, to control negative behaviors and feelings,
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, and to adapt to new environments
10.Accessibility and Quality of Counseling Services: varies based upon the
size of the college or university
11.Accessibility and Expertise of Health Center Providers: the size of the
university, funding, and location may impact the services provided in a
college health center
12.University policies related to accommodations for mental health disor-
ders: post-secondary institution is required to make adjustments for
students with disabilities as long as it does not cause significant
changes in requirements for the student's program of study or create a
burden for the university
13.University Housing: Policies governing university housing vary across
institu- tions and are dependent on many factors such as size of the
student body, public vs. private status, and institution traditions.
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