Research + News | Topic: Depression

1 In 3 College Freshmen Has Depression, Anxiety

Starting college can be a time of fun, new experiences and growth. Yet it can also be a rough transition for many students who struggle with mental health issues. Read the article here.

Depression, Anxiety, Loneliness Are Peaking In College Students

New nationwide survey data uncovers college students’ current mental health challenges and needs. Read the article here.

Mental Health Concerns On The Rise For College Students

Serious mental health concerns – like suicidal thinking, severe depression, and self-harm behaviours – more than doubled among college students between 2007-2018. Read the article here.

More College Students Seeking Mental Health Care

Anxiety, depression and panic attacks are sending U.S. college students to mental health clinics in record numbers, a new study finds. Read the article here.

5 Reasons Today’s College Students Are Nothing Like We Were

How can we connect with young people? The first step is understanding them. Read this blog post from Fuller Youth Institute here.

Helicopter Parenting Can Hinder College-Age Kids

A new study finds that parents who are too involved with their college-age kids could indirectly lead to issues such as depression and anxiety.

Read the full article here.

Suicide On Campus and the Pressure of Perfection

The number of undergraduates who commit suicide each year is 1,100.

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What’s Happening to College Students Today?

Tim Elmore explores anxiety, depression, and suicide rates among college students and what we can do to help.

Read his blog post here.