Title: 1 in 5 College Students Stressed, Consider Suicide
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1 in 5 College Students Stressed, Consider Suicide

Content: In addition, more than half of bisexual students said they had suicidal thoughts and had harmed themselves. More than a quarter of these students had attempted suicide, the researchers found. Liu said the rate of students suffering from depression or anxiety is much higher now than it was in 2009, when the last survey was conducted. Among gay, lesbian and bisexual students, for example, rates for suicidal thoughts were higher than in 2009 -- 58 percent versus 48 percent. They were also higher for attempted suicides -- 28 percent versus 25 percent -- and for self-injury -- 51 percent versus 45 percent. Continued
Liu also said as students progress through college, the chances of experiencing stressful situations increases. That may be due to increased academic and other pressures, she said. Because many students suffering from these mental woes don't seek help, the extent of the problem is most likely much larger, Liu said. In terms of race, compared with white students, fewer Asian students reported mental health problems. In addition, black students were less likely than white students to report mental health problems or suicidal thoughts or attempts, she added.