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College transition can cause stress but too much stress over weeks can harm physical and mental health. Signs of too much stress include changes in sleep and eating, headaches, irritability, frequent illness, muscle pain, disorganization, trouble completing tasks, feeling rushed, and increased frustration. Students experiencing persistent stress symptoms should seek help.

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  Student Edition: Your College Emotional Health Guide Stress Check: Signs of a Problem While some degree of stress is often associated with the transition to college, too much stress can lead to unhealthy and potentially serious physical and emotional consequences. If any of these warning signs persist over a series of weeks or interfere with your – or someone you know’s – ability to function, it’s important to reach out for help. • Changes in sleep patterns (taking longer to fall asleep, waking up tired, not feeling well rested) • Changes in eating patterns • Increased frequency of headaches • More short-tempered than usual • Recurring colds and minor illness • Frequent muscle ache and/or tightness • More disorganized than usual • Increased difficulty in task completion • A greater sense of persistent time pressure • Increased generalized frustration and anger

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  • 1.   Student Edition: Your College Emotional Health Guide Stress Check: Signs of a Problem While some degree of stress is often associated with the transition to college, too much stress can lead to unhealthy and potentially serious physical and emotional consequences. If any of these warning signs persist over a series of weeks or interfere with your – or someone you know’s – ability to function, it’s important to reach out for help. • Changes in sleep patterns (taking longer to fall asleep, waking up tired, not feeling well rested) • Changes in eating patterns • Increased frequency of headaches • More short-tempered than usual • Recurring colds and minor illness • Frequent muscle ache and/or tightness • More disorganized than usual • Increased difficulty in task completion • A greater sense of persistent time pressure • Increased generalized frustration and anger