Have you ever felt overwhelmed by school work? Two out of three students admit that at some point during their college career, they experienced school-related stress. Throughout college, students experience varying levels of stress that affect them psychologically, socially, and physically. Stressful circumstances were key to the development of mental illness in college students. Elizabeth Lukas states that “global research has shown that 20% of all cases of psychological illness are caused by existential frustration and value conflict” (Hong, p531-11p). From grueling homework to seemingly endless financial dilemmas, students often experience setbacks that require professional help. In describing the effects of mental illness, Linda J. Cook expresses that: "In a recent national survey of 13,500 college students, nearly 45 percent reported being so depressed that they had difficulty functioning and 94 percent reported reported feeling overwhelmed by everything they had to do. "Young adults ages 18 to 24 could pretend to be mentally stable on a daily basis without anyone suspecting they desperately need help. Socialize and make connections while maintaining a high or decent grade point average in a College environment can be a difficult and stressful task The desire to be accepted and fit into a certain type of group can come with a lot of pressure According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, over 11. Percent of students received a diagnosis or treatment for anxiety in the past year and more than 10 percent reported receiving a diagnosis or treatment for depression Anxiety and depression are often the result of situations. stressful that...... middle of paper ......"http://abcnews.go.com. ABC News, August 19, 2009. Web. February 20, 2014. Gilchrist, Leigh Z. “Personal and Psychological Problems of University Students.” Encyclopedia of Education Ed. James W. Guthrie 2nd Edition. New York: Macmillan Reference USA, 2002. Library. Web. March 26, 2014. Hong, Li. “College Stress and Psychological Well-Being: The Meaning of Self-Transcendence as a Moderator.” " Flight. 42. Number 2 (2008): p531-11P. . Database February 20, 2014. “Learn more about the problem. » n.pag. ...get more!." http://www.uhs.uga.edu. University of Georgia Health Center, nd Web. February 20 2014. .