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The start of university life has been identified as a critical period during which the mental health of young people is severely affected. A recent international study conducted by the Hospital del Mar Research Institute has revealed that college students show a significantly higher prevalence of suicidal ideation and behaviors compared to the rest of the population.
This study, part of the global World Mental Health International College Student Initiative led by Harvard University, invited approximately 73,000 students from 71 universities in 18 countries to participate in a survey. The results are alarming: nearly half of the respondents, 47%, admitted to contemplating suicide at some point in their lives, while 10% reported having attempted to take their own life.
The research underscores how traumatic experiences in childhood, as well as the presence of parents with mental disorders, are significant risk factors for the development of these issues. Transgender students are particularly affected, with a 2.4 times higher risk of suicidal ideation and a 3.6 times higher risk of suicide attempts compared to their peers.
Researchers have highlighted that a combination of emotional abuse, severe depressive disorder, and bipolar disorder are the strongest predictors of suicidal behaviors. Moreover, the emotional stress characteristic of the transition to university life exacerbates the pre-existing mental health challenges that many young people already face, leading to greater social fragmentation and academic problems.
Doctors Philippe Mortier and Jordi Alonso have emphasized the need to increase available resources at universities to address these challenges and develop effective preventive interventions. Early identification of risk factors during this crucial stage of life could be key to strengthening the mental health of young people and improving their long-term quality of life.
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