College Blues A paper about the rising problem of depression in college students.

College Blues "At some point over the course of the school year 61% of college students have described themselves as feeling hopeless, while 45% have reported feelings of depression so severe it has been difficult for them to function"(Trubo). Depression is such a big problem because of the large amount of college students affected but not treated. "Only 37% of all college freshmen graduate in four years or less" (New Online Resource Shines Spotlight on Actual Graduation …

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