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Mental Health PSA: Anxiety in College Students

 

Facts about Anxiety in College Students (with sources):

  • Approximately 60% of college students report feeling overwhelming anxiety at some point during the past year.
    (Source: American College Health Association, National College Health Assessment, 2023)
  • Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health concern among college students, affecting nearly 1 in 3 students.
    (Source: Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA.org)
  • Anxiety can negatively impact academic performance, leading to poor concentration, missed classes, and lower grades.
    (Source: Journal of American College Health, 2020)
  • Untreated anxiety may lead to other health problems, including depression, sleep disturbances, and substance abuse.
    (Source: National Institute of Mental Health, NIMH.nih.gov)
  • Only about 40% of college students who need mental health services actually receive treatment.
    (Source: Active Minds, 2022)


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