Seventy-five percent of people who will have a mental health condition show signs by the time they are 24. From managing career stress to dealing with the pressures of life on campus while living with a mental health condition, Mental Health America has resources, insights, and practical advice to help navigate the issues that people face after high school and become advocates for better behavioral health care.
It’s common to experience mental health struggles as a young adult. We’re here to help you explore these feelings and thoughts.
I don’t feel like I belong anywhere
How to handle the stress of planning your future
Everything feels hopeless. What now?
Learn more about trauma, abuse, and what mental health conditions are.
Explore your relationship with drugs and alcohol, and how they impact your mental health.
Breaking down feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and anxiety – and what to do with them.
College is an exciting time for many young adults. With new responsibilities and changes, it’s important to learn how to manage your mental health.
How to deal with homesickness in college
How to deal with roommate problems
How to talk to your professors about your mental health
Taking a leave of absence: What you need to know