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Persistence of mental health problems and needs in a college student population

Zivin, Kara, Eisenberg, Daniel, Gollust, Sarah E., Golberstein, Ezra·2009·Journal of Affective Disorders
DOI 10.1016/j.jad.2009.01.001
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Background Cross-sectional studies indicate a high prevalence of mental health problems among college students, but there are fewer longitudinal data on these problems and related help-seeking behavior.Methods We conducted a baseline web-based survey of students attending a large public university in fall 2005 and a two-year follow-up survey in fall 2007. We used brief screening instruments to measure symptoms of mental disorders (anxiety, depression, eating disorders), as well as self-injury and suicidal ideation. We estimated the persistence of these mental health problems between the two time points, and determined to what extent students with mental health problems perceived a need for or used mental health services (medication or therapy). We conducted logistic regression analyses examining how baseline predictors were associated with mental health and help-seeking two years later.Results Over half of students suffered from at least one mental health problem at baseline or follow-up. Among students with at least one mental health problem at baseline, 60% had at least one mental health problem two years later. Among students with a mental health problem at both time points, fewer than half received treatment between those time points.Limitations Mental health problems are based on self-report to brief screens, and the sample is from a single university.Conclusions These findings indicate that mental disorders are prevalent and persistent in a student population. While the majority of students with probable disorders are aware of the need for treatment, most of these students do not receive treatment, even over a two-year period.

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Authors
Zivin, K., Eisenberg, D., Gollust, S. E., & Golberstein, E.
Affiliations
  • United States Department of Veterans Affairs (US)
  • University of Michigan (US)
  • University of Pennsylvania (US)
  • Harvard University (US)
Corresponding author
Zivin, Kara
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Venue
Journal of Affective Disorders
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2009-10
Volume
117
Issue
3
Pages
180-185
ISSN
0165-0327 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.1016/j.jad.2009.01.001
OpenAlex
W2004267009
Cited by
784
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26
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2026: 12 · 2025: 38 · 2024: 50 · 2023: 59 · 2022: 75 · 2021: 81 · 2020: 69 · 2019: 56 · 2018: 67 · 2017: 46 · 2016: 52 · 2015: 46 · 2014: 38 · 2013: 31 · 2012: 29
FWCI
27.07
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Licence
www.elsevier.com/tdm/userlicense/1.0/ (tdm)
Locations
  • Journal of Affective Disorders (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Mental Health Treatment and Access
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Student Stress and Coping
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
Keywords
university students, mental illness, help-seeking, treatment utilization, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, self-harm, suicidal ideation, mental health services, longitudinal follow-up
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Adult, Anxiety Disorders, Feeding and Eating Disorders, Mental Disorders, Cross-Sectional Studies, Depressive Disorder, Female, Health Surveys, Humans, Longitudinal Studies, Male, Mental Health Services, Patient Acceptance of Health Care, Psychotropic Drugs, Student Health Services, Students, Suicide, Attempted, Midwestern United States, Comorbidity, Self-Injurious Behavior, Needs Assessment, Young Adult

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