Trends in college student mental health and help-seeking by race/ethnicity, 2013-2021

Trends in college student mental health and help-seeking by race/ethnicity: Findings from the national healthy minds study, 2013–2021, in Journal of Affective Disorders

key takeaway: "In 2020–2021, >60% of students met criteria for one or more mental health problems, a nearly 50% increase from 2013. Mental health worsened among all groups over the study period. American Indian/Alaskan Native students experienced the largest increases in depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and meeting criteria for one or more mental health problem. Students of color had the lowest rates of mental health service utilization."

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