<p>Since my son developed mental illness as a college freshman, I have made it a point to talk to MANY parents. You would not believe the number of kids who become ill when they go to school. You could pick any school in the country, at random, and be SHOCKED at the number of students who struggle(d).</p>
<p>18 to 22 is the age at which most people develop mental illness. It’s the age that’s “toxic,” not the school.</p>
<p>I would say that at least 95% of the time, when I mention that my son is ill, the response is, “Oh, my [son] [niece] [neighbor’s brother], etc., etc. has [bipolar disorder] [anxiety] [depression] [schizophrenia]…”</p>