Student Anxiety & Its Negative Impact On Retention: Strategies To Support, Respond & Refer

Description  Challenge - How best to support students with anxiety disorders The Association of University and College Counseling Center Directors’ annual survey demonstrates that the number of students coming to campus with anxiety disorders is growing rapidly.  In fact, it is the number one most reported health concern nationally at the college level. Even students who don’t carry an official anxiety diagnosis often find themselves struggling with heightened anxiety upon matriculation that threatens their ability to succeed as students.  Anxiety creates challenges for the individual student, for the peer community with whom the student is engaged, and for the institution’s desire to retain students.  With appropriate support and empathy from staff and faculty, some students may be able to manage their anxiety sufficiently to persist in college. Key Takeaway Anxiety has become the top reported health concern among college students and is one of the most pervasive challenges