Scientists from University College London (UK) found that higher education is associated with an increased risk of developing depression and anxiety. The results of the research were published at: magazine Lancet Public Health.
While the number of young people completing higher education has increased in recent years, the number of people suffering from depression and anxiety disorders has also increased. Researchers suspect that higher education may be associated with an increased risk of these disorders.
The authors used data from two other studies on British youth, covering a total of nearly 11,000 people. Just over half had higher education. As part of the study, subjects filled out questionnaires about their mental state several times.
The results showed that students had more symptoms of depression and anxiety than their non-student peers. However, by age 25, the difference in symptoms in the two groups disappeared.
“We expected higher education students to have better mental health than their peers as they tend to come from more privileged backgrounds. The authors noted that more research is needed to clarify the mental health risks faced by college students.
Previous scientists I learnedthat anxiety and depression can be a sign of a dangerous disease.
Source: Gazeta
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