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Exploring Post-College Anxiety, Depression And Mental Health

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For some, graduation from college marks the end of easy access to mental health services. 

The life changes that occur after college can be overwhelming, especially for those whose transition into a new life doesn’t go smoothly. Some graduates report “post-college depression” while others have different types of mental health crises in the months after graduation. 

Morning Shift talks to Chicago-based psychotherapist Justin Tobin about this transition period in a person’s life and how to tell whether you or someone you love needs help. 

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