There's no doubt that the college years are a wonderful time, filled with joy and possibility. But they can also be a deeply troubling time, especially for new and overburdened students.

As a college professor, I see numerous students suffering from depression and anxiety every semester, in varying degrees. Whether you just need some help dealing with stress, or you need professional intervention for a more severe problem, there are resources.

Many college health centers now employ counselors and psychiatrists. Often, colleges and universities will sponsor stress-alleviation workshops.

A leader in the mental health industry, the National mental health Association, now offers the College Student & Depression Pilot Initiative. Their website can be viewed here.

There, students will find information on all sorts of topics, methods for dealing with difficult adjustments, and outside resources. Here's to bringing back the joy and possibility of college life.