Being a college student isn't easy. Many young people end up feeling overwhelmed by the pressure of succeeding in their courses, working towards a future career, and having a social life. Add the huge weight of student loans that looms overhead, and you've got an environment that leads to anxiety, depression, and mental disability.

Mental Health Crises on College Campuses

College students today are under an enormous amount of pressure, and as a result, mental health has become a prevalent issue. Falling behind in courses could lead to a loss of financial aid, but many students have to spend time on unpaid internships to further their careers. 

Universities are supposed to have programs and resources in place to help students cope with the adjustment of going to college, but cases like Kong's show that many schools fail to respond properly when students signal that they need help. Strict confidentiality rules may keep university health administrators from reporting students' thoughts of suicide to the right people. Other schools respond to students' mental health struggles by giving them a leave of absence. Time off from studies can be a good way to deal with the mental illnesses that result from the stress of being a college student, but some schools force students to take leaves—which hurts more than helps. Forcing students to go home can disrupt any support system they have on campus.

Dealing with Stressful Situations as a College Student

Falling behind in your courses is enough to stress most college students out, but when you add the risk of academic sanctions for low grades or misconduct accusations for simple misunderstandings, it can get much more stressful. If you don't have enough time to do well in all of your classes, how will you have time to attend a hearing and prepare an argument on your behalf so you can stay in school? Colleges take academic and behavioral standing very seriously and won't hesitate to launch disciplinary procedures against students that don't meet the standards.

When stress, a momentary lapse of judgment, or a false accusation has landed you in trouble with your school, it can feel like the weight of the world pressing down on you. In this kind of situation, it helps to have the assistance of a student defense advisor who can guide you through your school's disciplinary process.

How a Student Discipline Advisor Can Help

If you have been accused of misconduct by your college or university, a student defense legal advisor can help you prepare for meetings or hearings with university officials. They can read your school's regulations and ensure you're given due process rights and a fair hearing too. Most importantly, an advisor can help you feel in control of your situation.

Attorney Joseph D. Lento has helped students across the country with discipline issues and has the experience you need to get through your hearing. Contact the Lento Law Firm today by calling 888-535-3686.