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New research shows that most college kids are doing OK – or, at least, a bit better than they were a few years back. Approximately 18% of college students between 2024 and 2025 said they experienced severe depression, a decrease from 23% who said they experienced depression symptoms in 2022.
Still, many factors – including academic competition, financial concerns and social dynamics on campus – continue to fuel anxiety and depression among college students, according to Ryan Travia, the associate vice president for student success at Babson College.
Perhaps one reason the college mental health crisis persists is that universities are still working to understand what, exactly, students’ well-being means. There are clear benefits for students and universities alike when students feel emotionally supported and strong, but colleges and universities are still trying to determine the most effective strategies to achieve that, Travia writes.
“Research has linked students’ well-being to them staying in school, and findings suggest that colleges can develop targeted mental health programs to improve retention rates,” he explains.
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Amy Lieberman
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Some schools have started experimenting with preventive strategies to promote the mental health of their student body.
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Ryan Travia, Babson College
College students experience high levels of stress that are often the result of a mix of factors, including academic pressures and financial concerns.
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