bering things, loss of motivation or interest in activities that were of interest, feeling sad and empty inside, worrying, withdrawal, feelings of hopelessness and helplessness, thoughts of death and suicide" (Robinson 1).
             In today's society, college students are overwhelmed by many factors that could lead to a serious depression. For many incoming college students, attending college signifies their first experience of living away from home. At first, many students are ecstatic about the freedom that comes with such a move. However, as time passes, this can become a very difficult time characterized by excessive feelings of loneliness. A large number of freshmen report having feelings of loneliness due to the absence of their family and/or high school friends. "These feelings of loneliness and homesickness, combined with the stress of new classes, can result in experiencing depression for many college freshmen"(Blaker 22) Although this depression can occur for any college student, it appears to be significantly higher for first year students who haven't previously spent a lot of time away from their family, friends, or home. Since many college students are at se
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