Adverse Effects of Stress on College Students

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This is a short paper discussing the adverse effects of stress on college students. The paper explains the increased stress on college students in general, but then discusses the conflicting nature of stress and the affects of stress on the nursing student, in particular. The paper then gives details on stress outlets and recommendations on how to effectively deal with stress, including interventions from the community health nurse.

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"OUTLINE I. Introduction A. Stress B. Effects of Stress Stress in college students A. Adverse effects for college students - typically unique to that population B. Implications for nursing students Adverse effects for college students A. Alcohol B. Drugs C. Suicide Interventions Conclusion - Implication for nursing practice Adverse Effects of Stress on College Students The American Institute of Stress (AIS) reports that 75-90% of all appointments made with a primary healthcare professional are for stress-related issues (Ohanians, 2001). Stress is the leading cause of illness today; both physiological and emotional. While stress can be a strong motivating factor, in most cases in the college age student, adverse reactions are seen (Benson, 2002). This paper will examine the reasons the college student is a particularly vulnerable population for not just stress, but the sociologically based negative effects more so than the physiological."

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