Tips for Managing Stress and Anxiety During Your First Year of College

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How can parents and guardians and college students themselves make sure their first year of higher education is a fun yet safe and productive experience? Our guest for this episode is David Edwards, M.D., medical director for TTUHSC's Student Health Services,  and associate professor of Sports Medicine in the School of Medicine. Dr. Edwards talks to us about physical and mental changes experienced by typical college students as well as how substances such as caffeine, alcohol and drugs affect development. He also gives us advice on managing stress, getting enough sleep and how to recognize when a student needs help.