"Study reveals higher rates of depression and anxiety among college students compared to peers"

A new study published in The Lancet Public Health suggests that college students may be at a higher risk of experiencing depression and anxiety compared to their peers who are not in higher education. Researchers from University College London analyzed data from two studies and found a small, elevated risk for depression and anxiety among college students compared to non-students. However, by age 25, after the students had graduated, there was no longer a gap in depression rates. The study's authors suggest that increased financial pressures and worries about achieving high results in the wider economic and social context may contribute to the higher risk among college students. Building resilience, providing mentorship, and increasing support and employment opportunities on campus are some of the suggested strategies to alleviate student depression.