Mental Health in Young Adults Research

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Alexandra McCormick

Chris Dale

Erik Banas

Jane Donnelly

Ryan Conway

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https://freshstudentliving.co.uk/2020/04/01/university-student-mental-health-uk/#:~:text=University Students and Mental Health&text=Around 1 in 3 uni,always feel anxious or worried

Fresh Student Living

University Students and Mental Health

Global events aside, student mental health and anxiety is already a significant issue across the country. The most extensive study ever done on the topic found that 1 in 5 students suffers from a mental health issue, with depression and anxiety topping the list. Around 1 in 3 uni students has experienced an issue for which they felt the need for professional help. Student mental health statistics also indicate that:

• 33% of students often or always feel lonely
• 8% of students often or always feel anxious or worried

The study also found that feelings of loneliness and worry almost always exclusively appear together, which means students who are homesick or isolated are vulnerable when it comes to struggles with mental health right now.

Main Sources of Stress

Isolation and health-related anxiety are triggering stress in young adults right now. Some of the main factors that impact student mental health include:

• Health-related anxiety