...and you thought you were alone...
Navigating life in your 20s isn’t always smooth sailing. Between new beginnings, self-discovery and the ups and downs of it all, it’s easy to feel like you’re the only one struggling. But you’re not.
We asked 800 of you to share your experiences, and the results show a story we all relate to—moments of strength, moments of doubt and everything in between.
Here’s a glimpse into what keeps you going, where you find support and the challenges you’re braving. The numbers aren’t here to alarm you but to remind you—you’re not alone.
Together, we rise, and that’s why Manam exists.
The spectrum of MAHE students' strength
What would you list as your biggest source(s) of satisfaction at this time?
What’s got you feeling on top of the world?
The iceberg of MAHE students’ emotional health
How would you rate your emotional health these days?
Feeling like a calm ocean or more of a rollercoaster?
MAHE student’s physical energy
How are you feeling physically lately? Let’s start with the body vibes.
How’s your physical energy treating you these days?
MAHE student’s mental focus
What’s the state of your mental focus lately?
Is your mind a zen garden or a meme-filled chaos?
When to reach out to counsellors:
Here are some guidelines to help you recognize when you should consider meeting a mental health professional:
- When stress feels unmanageable: If academic pressure, deadlines, or personal responsibilities are constantly overwhelming you, hindering your daily routine and productivity.
- Persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness: When these feelings stick around for weeks and start affecting your daily life.
- Difficulty focusing or making decisions: If your ability to concentrate or think clearly is noticeably impacted.
- Struggling with relationships consistently: If you’re having recurring conflicts or difficulty connecting with friends, family, or peers.
- Feelings of anxiety or panic: When worries or fears become overwhelming or lead to panic attacks.
- Unhealthy coping mechanisms: Turning to excessive alcohol, drugs, or other risky behaviors to escape problems.
- Thoughts of self-harm or suicide: If you’ve ever felt like harming yourself or that life isn’t worth living, reach out immediately.
- Changes in sleep or appetite: Sleeping too much or too little, or significant changes in your eating habit
- When you just feel 'off': If you can’t quite pinpoint what’s wrong but feel like you’re not yourself.
- Loss of interest: If things you used to enjoy no longer feel fulfilling or exciting.