Policy Brief Student Mental Health: College Student Mental Health and Wellbeing

College student mental health and wellbeing is a growing concern globally. While some students may develop psychological problems when they are attending college, research has found that many students are commencing
college with a range of pre-existing mental health problems and a history of suicidal behaviour. Unfortunately, many students appear to be reluctant to seek help from traditional sources. It is important therefore to identify students at risk early in their time at college and provide effective and timely support to those in need. Tailored interventions may be beneficial for specific groups of students.
The onset of the pandemic brought many challenges to students, in not only the college setting, but also in primary and secondary school settings, and mental health appears to have deteriorated among young people. It is important therefore for colleges to be mindful of this and to plan for in the influx of students with a range of mental health issues in the coming years