When faced with my declining mental health, I have had a lot of questions. How could I be depressed during what some people call the best time of my life? I almost felt ashamed. What I have realized is how the lack of genuine discussion surrounding emotional wellness on campuses across the nation is letting students’ struggles go unnoticed. In this way, colleges and universities must implement greater strategies to not only help students with their mental health, but to understand it. College students, especially freshmen, are pressured to show that they are having a great time via social media. Students post highlight reels daily, but never post what is going on outside of the fun. The college bubble discourages students from talking about how they truly feel, as they may believe that they are the only ones struggling.
