As Fall 2022 gets underway, you might find the new stresses of college bring literal headaches. Some people take a break, Ibuprofen, and return to the grind. Others struggle with debilitating pain and nausea without relief from over-the-counter pain relievers. If you experience persistent headaches, you might be suffering from migraines.

Here are 10 things you should do if you think you might have migraines:

The good news is that burnout is not inevitable or insurmountable. Students can prevent and overcome burnout by being more mindful of physical, mental, and social needs, even in a challenging academic environment. Here’s a brief checklist to set you on the right track.

Caring for your health in college proves challenging for many students—particularly those struggling to adjust to a new schedule and lifestyle away from home. Moving into adulthood, allowing physical and mental wellness to become a low priority can have adverse consequences.

The blank page of a fresh start, whether in the form of a new roommate or living in off-campus housing for the first time, starting courses in your major, working at your first internship position, or even setting the intention to make the Dean’s List, can all morph into unexpected stressors. We may feel bombarded by internal and external pressure, and when that happens, our enthusiasm fades, and a feeling of overwhelm kicks in.

In the first part of this two-part series, we will examine how the Yerkes-Dodson Law, the Dunning-Kruger effect, and Imposter Syndrome relate to stress.

This article discusses what actions college students can take to destress and protect their mental wellness.

Burnout is brutal. But there are steps to mitigate it, and your life is not subject to just dealing with it forever.