While it varies among college students’ individual situations, the following reasons are some of the main causes for college student stress:
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Depression is a common but serious mental illness typically marked by sad or anxious feelings. Most college students occasionally feel sad or anxious, but these emotions usually pass quickly – within a couple of days. Untreated depression lasts for a long time, interferes with day-to-day activities, and is much more than just being “a little down” or “feeling blue.”
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Anxiety is characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts, and physical changes like increased blood pressure, sweating, or trembling. People with anxiety disorders may avoid certain situations out of worry.
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Love is the one of the most profound emotions known to human beings. For most people, romantic relationships are one of the most meaningful elements in their lives. But the ability to have a healthy, loving relationship is not instinctive. Almost all of us have experienced a failed relationship, and most of us have to work consciously to master the skills necessary to make them flourish.
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Sexual Assault is any type of sexual contact or behavior that occurs without the explicit consent of the recipient. Sexual harassment consists of any unwanted verbal, nonverbal or physical attention, or contact that is sexual in nature.
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Body image is how you see yourself when you look in the mirror or when you picture yourself in your mind. Our image of our body plays a major role in how we feel, what we do, who we meet, who we date, and what career path we choose.
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Drug abuse, dependence, and addiction – what’s it all mean? Drug abuse can lead to dependence or addiction. Drug abuse is the recurrent use of drugs with negative consequences (problems in school, work, home, relationships, or with the law). Drug dependence is when a person needs a drug to function normally. Drug addiction is the compulsive use of a substance (physical and psychological), despite its negative or dangerous effects.
Should I stop drinking alcohol? Am I a binge drinker? Take the anonymous alcohol screening tool located below in the Screening section and learn more about whether your drinking patterns are considered safe, risky or harmful.
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Sexuality is more than sex. It often involves four main components: sexual health, intimacy and relationships, sensuality, and gender/sexual identity.
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If you are concerned about issues related to Alcohol, Depression, Anxiety, Eating Disorders, Bi-Polar Disorder or Post-Traumatic Stress we encourage you to complete the anonymous and confidential self-assessments below, which can offer you immediate feedback based on your answers.
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Should a Hartwick student request a referral to an outside provider or require counseling or psychological services beyond those offered by the Counseling Center, counselors will work with the student in identifying community resources which meet his or her needs.
Examples of services beyond those offered at the Counseling Center include long-term counseling requiring multiple sessions each week, couples/family counseling, counseling for students with eating disorders that require intensive medical, psychiatric and/or nutritional services, extensive drug and alcohol treatment, and other similarly complex services. Students are responsible to follow-up on any referrals they may receive, and the student is responsible for the costs of any outside services.
For a complete guide to local mental health programs and providers, visit:
Otsego County Guide To Mental Health Services.
| Oneonta Police 24 hours, Call 911 |
607-432-1111 |
| New York State Police | 607-432-3211 |
| Fire Department Call 911 in an emergency |
911 |
| Bassett Hospital: Outpatient Psychiatric Services | 607-547-3500 |
| Family Planning of Otsego County (Oneonta) | 607-432-2252 |
| Violence Intervention Program (VIP) | 607-432-4855 |
| Alcohol and Drug Abuse Hotline | 800-234-0420 |
| Local Crisis Intervention Hotline | 877-369-6699 |
| Otsego County Chemical Dependencies Clinic | 607-431-1030 |
| LEAF Council on Alcoholism/Addictions | 607-432-0090 |
| Poison Control | 800-222-1222 |
| Alcoholics Anonymous: Oneonta, NY Local AA meetings |
607-432-5300 |
| Rural 3 Tobacco Free NYS Otsego County |
1-866-3RURAL3 |
