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

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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. Colleges are doing more than ever to help students cope with depression and anxiety, Liu said. In some schools, these efforts include peer counseling in addition to traditional mental health services. Also, parents can help by being aware of how well their children are coping with college and asking about whether they are depressed or anxious, Liu said. Besides the stresses mentioned in the study, one suicide expert pointed out that drugs and alcohol can make matters worse. Continued
"For many college students, they are trying alcohol and drugs for the first time," said April Foreman, a board member of the American Association of Suicidology. "