Good Mental Health in College is a Must!

If you've ever seen the thriller, The Roommate, you know what a scary situation it can become when a mental illness gets out of control.  While this movie may be a little bit of a stretch, it is not unheard of.  I have a friend whose roommate freshman year had a mental break and became very obsessive, controlling, etc.  Handling the situation became difficult and eventually they had to be separated because the problems were not solving themselves.  In the roommate, the character Leighton Meester plays becomes obsessive, jealous, and controlling over her roommate which eventually turns into violence.  She didn't want her roommate to have friends, a boy friend, or any social life outside of her.  While many may think that something like this would never happen to them, it is still important to learn what mood and personality disorders are out there and be on the look out for symptoms.  While it is not a good idea to diagnose someone, you could be the one to tell them to get some help.  College needs to be a safe, learning environment where everyone has the same opportunities.  Positive mental health is a must in a college environment in order to keep your cool and get through stressful times.