Insidehighered.com reports that according to the American College Health Association, 32 percent of students say they have felt so depressed “that it was difficult to function.” Even so, the rate of suicide among college students is much lower than that of the general population. Somewhere between 6 and 8 percent of college students report having serious suicidal thoughts, but only between 1 and 2 percent of students will actually attempt suicide each year. You can’t deny that we live in a difficult and challenging society today. The economy is suffering as well and many people are struggling to find a job. This leaves many people with major depression and acute pain. No one wants to suffer and go through hardships, but sometimes it is part of life. Parents want their kids to succeed and become successful and happy. Sometimes parents push their kids way too much. It’s ok to motivate
