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Academia

High Schoolers / College Students

Youths (12-15 year-olds):
Over 15% have at least 1 Major Depressive Disorder in the last year.
Over 4% have reported having a substance use disorder in the last year.
Over 60% with major depression did not receive mental health treatment in the last year.
- Mental Health America


College Students:
Over 1,100 commit suicide annually.
Over 24,000 attempt suicide annually.
64% drop out due to mental  health.
41% have diagnosable depression.
- What to Become


College Students:
77% experience major psychological distress.
27% have diagnosed anxiety.
28% said they feel isolated in 2021.
- Best Colleges


College Students:
More than 60% met the criteria for at least one mental health problem.
Nearly 40% more sought out counseling centers in 2015 than 2019.
75% reach out to a peer first when they need mental health support.
- American Psychological Association


 

Parents

73% believe their child(ren) would benefit from mental health services.
19% admit to recognizing signs of anxietyin their child(ren).
12% admit to recognizing signs of depression in their child(ren).
-National Education Association

Educators

1 in 4 said they experience symptoms of depression (2021).
- Education Week

In a study of over 3,000 teachers, nearly all said burnout is a serious issue.
- EdSurge

"Nearly three quarters of teachers and 85 percent of principals said they were experiencing frequent job-related stress, compared with only a third of working adults, according to the survey."
 - Education Week

Guides

For a guide on college planning for students who struggle with mental health, see Intelligent.

To recognize signs of mental issues in students/your children, see Mayo Clinic Health System.

For Mental Health First-Aid Training, see National Council for Mental Wellbeing

Click here for an article on "Thriving in College with ADHD".

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