The period of life called emerging adulthood represents the time when individuals are usually considered too old to be adolescents, but on the other hand, they are not yet fully adults. The most common aspects that characterize the period of emerging adulthood are finishing college and preparing to enter the world of work. For a large number of young people in their early twenties, college is an important step in the transition from adolescence to adulthood. Mental health is the foundation that allows young people to realize their potential and is an important component of the overall health of every person that has an effect on various aspects of his life. In the process of studying, students encounter new life challenges and tasks, which can cause a feeling of threat, anxiety and stress, and can lead to psychological vulnerability. The aim of this research is to get an insight into the experience of graduate students in social work about the effect of the emerging adulthood period on their mental health. Eight students of the graduate study of social work of the Department of Social Work at the Faculty of Law in Zagreb participated in the research. The data collection method that was used was a semi-structured interview, and thematic analysis was used for data processing. The results of the research showed that students have mixed feelings about finishing their studies and planning for the future, so on the one hand there are positive feelings such as happiness, excitement and self-confidence, but they also feel fear, anxiety and stress about the future. Worries about completing studies and planning for the future manifested themselves as concerns about writing a graduate thesis, internships and employment, but also as more frequent thinking about the future. Female students state that when dealing with these challenges, lack of information, uncertainty, writing a thesis, and often thinking about the future make it difficult for them, while they are helped by conversation and support from loved ones, various relaxation activities, their individual characteristics, the use of relaxation techniques and preoccupation with something else.