Top 10 Impediments to Academic Achievement
According to the American College Health Association (ACHA), students reported the following factors affected their individual academic performance.
Please note: 9 of the 10 factors are mental health and/or coping skills related, and areas where Student Counseling Services can help.
Factors |
Percentage of Students Affected |
| Stress | 30.6% |
| Anxiety | 24.2% |
| Sleep Trouble | 19.7% |
| Depression | 15.9% |
| Cold / Flu /Sore Throat | 14.6% |
| Work | 13.0% |
| Concern for Troubled Friend of Family Member | 10.3% |
| Extracurricular Activities | 9.7% |
| Internet/Computer Games | 9.6% |
| Relationship Difficulties | 9.1% |
(from ACHA-NCHAII, Spring 2017 Survey)