POLKcast: Overcoming emotional stress and finding balance in college

Disclaimer: This episode of POLKcast contains conversations revolving around suicide, depression, and trauma. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, call 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. 

In this episode of POLKcast, the Phi Theta Kappa Xi Pi Chapter tackles the topic of emotional stress—one of the top concerns facing college students today. Guests explore the common challenges that contribute to stress, including balancing academic demands, personal responsibilities, and social life.

Students Alijah Martinez, Xi Pi Vice President of Fellowship, and Rebecca Pace, Xi Pi Treasurer, share their personal experiences with emotional stress and the coping strategies they’ve found most effective, such as mindfulness, exercise, and time management.

Kim Pearsall, Director of Disability & Counseling Services at Polk State College, offers expert insight into how students can recognize emotional stress early and benefit from campus resources such as the BayCare Student Assistance Program which provides Polk State students with free, confidential access to counseling services. This episode highlights valuable tools for students to manage stress, stay focused, and maintain balance in their college journey.

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