Anxiety is the most 1) ___________ mental health issue that young people face, and it is the top reason why students seek mental health services at college today.

According to the National College Health Assessment (NCHA), it is 2)_____________ that there are about 63,000 college students in the US who have felt overwhelming anxiety in recent years.

NCHA also reveals that there are many factors that can contribute to the heightened risk of anxiety among college students. For example, many students struggle to 3) _____________ healthy eating habits, consistent exercise, and regular sleep without the structure of the home.

Many students cope with stressful situations in college by avoiding stressors (e.g. skipping classes or staying in bed all day). However, the survey suggests that avoidance tends to make anxiety worse over time and it cannot 4) _____________ those stressful situations.

Instead, those students should find a step-by-step 5) __________ to deal with anxiety-provoking situations

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There is a general 6) ____________ of the need to exercise.

The benefits of getting exercise are well-founded, and people with 7) ______________ lifestyles should develop progressive exercise regimens, starting from light physical activities to intense exercise.

The benefits of getting exercise are well-founded, and people with lifestyles should develop progressive exercise regimens, starting from light physical activities to intense exercise. However, the benefits of exercise are now 8) ____________________.

They suggest that people with heart conditions and those who do not exercise regularly may be at a greater risk of cardiovascular events when engaging in intense exercise. So, a proper plan for doing exercise should be 9) ___________.

Too much exercise can also 10) _______________ stress. If you exercise vigorously and do not give your body a sufficient amount of time to rest and recover, you could inadvertently gain more stress.