Practical and Generalizable Stress Management Skills for College Freshmen
Document Type
Peer-Reviewed Article
Publication Date
2023
Abstract
The rise in the number of college students seeking mental health services has led to a need for college campuses to address this issue. In this pedagogical prime essay, I describe a novel seminar style course to teaching stress management skills to undergraduate freshmen students, majoring in different disciplines. These stress management tools include deep breathing, yoga instruction, modifying self-talk, and strengthening communication skills. This essay may also benefit professors interested in integrating stress management tools into their courses. Future research is recommended to ascertain the effectiveness of a stand-alone freshmen stress management course compared to other modes of instruction.
DOI
10.1037/stl0000252
Recommended Citation
Smith, L. B. (2023). Practical and generalizable stress management skills for college freshmen. Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Psychology, 9(1), 104-107. Doi:10.1037/stl0000252
Comments
Online First Publication, March 1, 2021.