Your mental health: Students reflect on finals, the holidays—and stress

The Hofstra University Wellness and Campus Living Center, which houses Student Counseling Services. // Photo by Amanda Mechell/Long Island Advocate

By Amanda Mechell

 The holiday season is a time to reflect and enjoy time with friends and family. Some mental health professionals, however, say that for many college students, the holidays can bring stress and anxiety.

Emily Martinez completing school work on her computer. // Photo by Amanda Mechell // Long Island Advocate

WRHU’s Amanda Mechell spoke with students and faculty about how they balance the challenges that students face with jobs, exams, finances and social life while finishing the fall semester.