Achievement anxiety is one of the most common causes of academic stress in college students. student image by Dmitri MIkitenko from Fotolia.com According to the American College Health Association's 2006 survey of college students, the one greatest health obstacle to college students' academic performance was academic stress.

I chose this topic because, just like any other student, I suffer from pressure and anxiety. What I liked most is that the article talked about different reasons for anxiety, like fear of failure and lack of motivation. I would like to learn more about different ways to cope with each anxiety.

Introduction Answers to college students' frequently asked questions about depression Many people experience the first symptoms of depression during their college years. Unfortunately, many college students who have depression aren't getting the help they need. They may not know where to go for help, or they may believe that treatment won't help.

I chose this topic also because I am currently on antidepressants. I suffer from depression. What I liked most about this article is that it stated that most colleges offer free or low-cost mental health services to students. I was not aware. What I would like to know more about is different ways to cope with depression without the use of medicines.