College Students, Now Home, Still Struggling With Mental Health Issues

A normal morning for Maddie McGlinchey in quarantine starts with a cup of coffee and a good book. While studying for finals online, the Boston College student tries her best to keep a structured routine, and spends her days trying to keep as busy as possible.

“Having somewhat of a routine definitely helps me,” McGlinchey said in an interview. “I think the out of control feeling, the lack of things to do, and feeling stuck at home without any real breaks are definitely my biggest challenge.”

McGlinchey is one of many young adults struggling with mental health issues during quarantine. Stay-at-home orders across the country, however necessary, have caused countless young people to experience extreme stress and anxiety.

“Since quarantine started I’ve [woken] up just feeling really exhausted—emotionally, mentally, and physically,” McGlinchey said. “I made myself work out because I wanted to try to feel better, but I just kept having little bursts of negativity thrown at me.”

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