Current psychiatric treatment for college students with depression only, anxiety only, or comorbid depression & anxiety (2013-2019)

Article Clinical Neurology

Trends in college student mental health and help-seeking by race/ethnicity: Findings from the national healthy minds study, 2013-2021

Sarah Ketchen Lipson et al.

Summary: This study examines annual trends for mental health and help-seeking by race/ethnicity in a national sample of college students. The results show that mental health problems worsened among all racial/ethnic groups, with American Indian/Alaskan Native students experiencing the largest increases. Students of color had the lowest rates of mental health service utilization. Arab American students saw an increase in prevalence but a decrease in treatment.

JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS (2022)

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Review Psychology, Developmental

Prevalence and associated factors of depression and anxiety symptoms among college students: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Wenzhen Li et al.

Summary: This study evaluated the global prevalence of depression and anxiety symptoms among college students and identified factors related to these mental disorders. The findings showed a high prevalence of depression and anxiety symptoms among college students, particularly in Africa, lower middle-income countries, and medical college students. The prevalence of these symptoms also increased in studies conducted after the COVID-19 outbreak. The study highlights the need for effective prevention and intervention strategies for mental disorders among college students.

JOURNAL OF CHILD PSYCHOLOGY AND PSYCHIATRY (2022)

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Article Pharmacology & Pharmacy

Use of psychiatric medication by college students: A decade of data

Marcia R. Morris et al.

Summary: In the past decade, the usage of psychiatric medications among college students has significantly increased, with a rise in the use of various classes of medications. Students are increasingly being prescribed multiple types of medications and are seeking healthcare services more frequently. However, the proportion of students receiving treatment from psychiatric providers has remained stable despite the growing complexity of student treatment.

PHARMACOTHERAPY (2021)

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