College is overwhelming and it’s perfectly normal to be stressed and anxious. However, it is important to note that this is not the same as having an anxiety disorder. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), 18 percent of adults have an anxiety disorder and according to the American Psychological Association, 46 percent of college students have an anxiety disorder, such as general anxiety, social anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder or panic disorder, so the odds of coming across someone in college having an anxiety attack are fairly high. Many people don’t know how to help someone who is having an anxiety attack.
How to Help When Things Come Crashing Down
