The 2024 annual report from the Center for Collegiate Health reveals that familiarity with mental health services prior to college significantly predicts the likelihood of students seeking help. Analysis of over 170,000 students indicates that higher levels of anxiety and loneliness correlate with longer phone usage. While high-achieving students may appear fine academically, they may struggle mentally. Parents are encouraged to initiate conversations about mental health care to ensure their children seek help when needed.
Students who are more familiar with mental health are more likely to seek help. This makes prior exposure to therapy crucial for navigating college mental health services.
Previous familiarity with seeking mental health help before leaving for college is the greatest predictor of seeking mental health help during college, surpassing other factors.
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