Disclaimer

Message from Maria Pascucci, founder and president, Campus Calm:

I created Campus Calm to spotlight high school and college student stress and to create a site where stressed-out students can see that they're not alone.

I want to be an inspiration for students and a source of encouragement by letting them know that they too can overcome the hard stuff like perfectionism, anxiety, depression and insomnia and go on to lead happy, purposeful lives, both inside and outside of the classroom. My new Campus Calm University student association is meant to empower members to choose to be proactive about managing stress and to teach the real "secrets" to lifelong success and happiness (like valuing the pursuit of knowledge over the pursuit of the perfect GPA).

That being said, Campus Calm is not meant to be a substitute for professional counseling. My opinions should be considered the advice of a peer or a friend and should be one component of the decision making process - no decision should be made or action taken without the advice and counseling of a professional. Without a face to face meeting with a professional, the advice given will not be able to take into consideration the full range of facts and issues that need to be considered in rendering complete and useful advice. Any advice I give should be shown to a professional counselor as a part of the overall decision making and healing process and may be useful in opening a dialogue that may lead to the root of a person's problems/anxiety.

To help me move past my own emotional challenges during college and as a new graduate, I worked with a certified counselor. I cannot stress enough how imperative that was. I read books, did a lot of soul-searching, journaled, changed my diet, took up Yoga, began meditating - in short, I created a positive environment to support my healing, but I did not attempt to do it alone. I am not a licensed counselor and I will not attempt to counsel students or parents one-on-one about specific life challenges. If you are suffering, I hope Campus Calm is a source of inspiration for you, but I urge you to seek professional help from your campus wellness office or from a certified counselor in your area.

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E-mail: maria@campuscalm.com