How Mental Health Affects University Students

According to a new survey, over one quarter of all students suffer from a mental illness, with females and LGBTQ+ students being most at risk.

How Mental Health Affects University Students

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University is supposed to be the best time of your life. And while anyone who has ever been to university will confirm that's true, they'll also tell you that it's simultaneously one of the most stressful times too.

And this stress, as it turns out, can have serious repercussions. According to a new survey, over one quarter of all students admit to suffering from a mental health issue, with uni work being the main source of stress.

The YouGov study of 1,061 students found 27% of those asked have a mental health problem, with illnesses being most prevalent among females and LGBTQ+ students.

Over one third (34%) of female students surveyed said they suffered from a mental health issue compared to 19% of males. Around half of all LGBTQ+ students (45%) face mental health challenges, in contrast to 22% of non-heterosexual students.

Depression and anxiety related issues were the most common mental health problems, with almost three quarters of affected students suffering from both.

Although 75% of students are aware of their university’s counselling services, just 18% have availed of the support.

84% of all students surveyed agreed that mental health issues are as serious as physical health problems and 80% of those asked said the government should provide more services for mental health through the NHS.

Sources: Unibagage.com