Psychiatric Disorders Common Among College-age Individuals; Few Seek Treatment
Wednesday, December 3, 2008 - 14:21
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 new report. 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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