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Psychological distress in university students: A comparison with general population data

Stallman, Helen M.·2010·Australian Psychologist
DOI 10.1080/00050067.2010.482109
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Objective: While the mental health of university students is recognised internationally as an important public health issue, more epidemiological data are needed that allows benchmarking with general population data. Methods: All enrolled students from two large Australian universities were invited to complete a web-based survey. Anxiety-mood disorders were assessed using the Kessler 10. A total of 6,479 students participated in the study with sociodemographics generally consistent with the university population. Results: The estimated prevalence for mental health problems was 19.2% with 67.4% reporting subsyndromal symptoms. These rates were significantly higher than the general population. Psychological distress was associated with disability and lower academic achievement. Predictors of distress included: full-time status, financial stress, being aged between and 18 and 34 years, being female, and in a subsequent undergraduate year of their degree. Conclusions: The extremely high prevalence of mental health problems in university students provides evidence for this being an at-risk population. Implications: The results highlight the need for universal early interventions to prevent the development of severe mental illness in university students.

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Authors
Stallman, H. M.
Affiliations
The University of Queensland (AU)
Corresponding author
Stallman, Helen M.
ORCID
Stallman, Helen M.
Venue
Australian Psychologist
Publisher
Informa UK Limited
Published
2010-11-06
Volume
45
Issue
4
Pages
249-257
ISSN
  • 0005-0067 (ISSN-L)
  • 1742-9544
DOI
10.1080/00050067.2010.482109
OpenAlex
W2068337444
Cited by
1,372
References
30
Citations by year
2026: 93 · 2025: 106 · 2024: 112 · 2023: 137 · 2022: 130 · 2021: 181 · 2020: 134 · 2019: 109 · 2018: 83 · 2017: 76 · 2016: 61 · 2015: 49 · 2014: 44 · 2013: 29 · 2012: 17
FWCI
34.66
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Licence
Locations
Australian Psychologist (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Student Stress and Coping
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Mental Health Treatment and Access
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
Keywords
psychological distress, university students, mental health prevalence, subsyndromal symptoms, financial stress, disability, academic performance, risk factors, early intervention

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