On 2009-11-16 Rachel M., wrote: I read this as part of a required graduate psychology course. It is very general for use by professionals, and seems a bit overstated for the average student´s transition into college. Yes, it´s written by a reputable source, and yes, there are real mental health issues and concerns facing students today, but the sense of imminent danger constantly present as described in this book is a bit superfluous.
This book would be helpful for parents, but warning --- this book will only make anxious parents even more so.. And summed up by saying eh. Currently College of the Overwhelmed: The Campus Mental Health Crisis and What to Do About It has an overall rating of 8 over 10.
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