Psychiatric disorders common among college-age individuals; few seek treatment
Monday, December 1, 2008 - 17:14
in Psychology & Sociology
Psychiatric disorders appear to be common among 18- to 24-year-olds, with overall rates similar among those attending or not attending college, according to a report in the December issue of Archives of General Psychiatry. Almost half of college-aged individuals meet criteria for substance abuse, personality disorders or another mental health condition during a one-year period, but only one-fourth of those seek treatment.
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