TROY, Ala. (TROJANVISION) — As students continue working their way through midterms, projects and discussion posts, some may find themselves needing help balancing their mental health.

“Midterms are coming up, getting those tests in before Fall Break,” said Janiah Anderson of Trojan Outreach. “That can be very stressful. Depending on how many classes you have with whatever you’re majoring in.”

Anderson said it is important for students to take some time to relax.

“Going for a walk. Taking a break from work if it’s stressing you. Hanging out with your friends if you can. Watching something that is very comforting to you or eating a comfort food.”

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Each student has their own tactics for battling stress.

“Sometimes I’ll turn my phone off just to sit in the quiet,” said student Zoe Morris. “Or, I’ll go sit by the waterfall and just sit by myself outside.”

“Talking to people about my feelings,” said student Jack Paepcke, “because keeping that bottled up inside it’s just not healthy and it’s good to get an outside perspective on what could be happening in your life.”

If you need more help with your mental health or you just need to talk to someone, don’t be afraid to reach out.

“You can always visit the Student Counseling Center and you can visit [Trojan Outreach] as well,” Anderson said. “We’ll give you some more resources for outside people.”

If you’re tired or stressed, know you are not alone. According to a 2023 survey by the National Education Association, more than 60% of college students struggle with a mental health issue. If you feel the need to reach out to someone, you can call the Student Counseling Center at (334) 670-3700.