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19-06-2021 | Original Article

College Mental Health Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Results From a Nationwide Survey

Auteurs: Hanjoo Kim, Gavin N. Rackoff, Ellen E. Fitzsimmons-Craft, Ki Eun Shin, Nur Hani Zainal, Jeremy T. Schwob, Daniel Eisenberg, Denise E. Wilfley, C. Barr Taylor, Michelle G. Newman

Gepubliceerd in: Cognitive Therapy and Research | Uitgave 1/2022

Abstract

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic could affect college students’ mental health. We examined screening rates for psychological disorders before and during the pandemic.

Methods

Undergraduates were surveyed before (n = 3643) or during the pandemic (n = 4970). Logistic regression adjusting for participant demographics was conducted.

Results

Frequencies of depression [OR 1.32, 95% CI (1.17, 1.48)], alcohol use disorder [OR 1.70, 95% CI (1.50, 1.93)], bulimia nervosa/binge-eating disorder [OR 1.54, 95% CI (1.28, 1.85)], and comorbidity [OR 1.19, 95% CI (1.04, 1.35)] were greater during (vs. before) the pandemic. Frequencies of posttraumatic stress disorder were lower during the pandemic [OR 0.86, 95% CI (0.75, 0.98)]. The upward trend in alcohol use disorder was stronger among women than men [OR 1.47, 95% CI (1.18, 1.83)]. The upward trend in depression was stronger among Black students than White students [OR 1.72, 95% CI (1.19, 2.49)]. Anxiety disorders, insomnia, anorexia nervosa, and suicidality showed no significant trends.

Conclusions

Depression, alcohol use disorder, bulimia nervosa/binge-eating disorder, and comorbidity were higher, whereas posttraumatic stress disorder was lower during the pandemic. Women and Black students could face especially heightened risk for alcohol use disorder and depression, respectively, during the pandemic.

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Titel: College Mental Health Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Results From a Nationwide Survey
Auteurs: Hanjoo Kim
Gavin N. Rackoff
Ellen E. Fitzsimmons-Craft
Ki Eun Shin
Nur Hani Zainal
Jeremy T. Schwob
Daniel Eisenberg
Denise E. Wilfley
C. Barr Taylor
Michelle G. Newman
Publicatiedatum: 19-06-2021
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Cognitive Therapy and Research / Uitgave 1/2022
Print ISSN: 0147-5916
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-2819
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10608-021-10241-5

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