Dr. Lee Viar February 24, 2026 Returning to school as an adult isn’t just an academic challenge, it’s an emotional and logistical one. Stress, self-doubt, financial strain, and time pressure are common, and pretending otherwise doesn’t help anyone. Mental health support is a critical piece of student success. Burnout can sneak up quietly, especially for students juggling multiple roles. Learning to pace yourself, set realistic goals, and ask for help is not a weakness, it’s a