College students today experience high levels of stress in many areas of life. This is an important domain for further research and an effective channel of intervention for college mental health professionals. Study schedules, especially in colleges, are very demanding. The act of balancing a busy life along with education causes stress and depression. Limited stress is beneficial and can lead to excellent performance. Yet, uncontrolled stress can lead to exhaustion, depression and several other illnesses. In fact, college students are prone to episodic stress. This happens when exams are around the corner. Stress and depression also occur when getting ready for a presentation or an interview. Several students contemplate or commit suicide.
Student life is a changeover period. They do a course thinking it will enable them to do or have something that they want, such as increased job opportunities or enhanced enjoyment of life. Studying is part of a process of change and, sometimes, change can cause a lot of anxiety.