Kathryn Wiens|Asmita Bhattarai|Ashley K. Dores|Pardis Pedram|Jeanne V.A. Williams|Andrew G. M. Bulloch|Scott B. Patten
Mental Health among Canadian Postsecondary Students: A Mental Health Crisis?
Public Health Ontario|University of Toronto|University of Calgary|University of Calgary|University of Calgary|University of Calgary|University of Calgary|University of Calgary
objective recent reports express concerns mental health crisis among postsecondary students assertions however often arise surveys conducted postsecondary settings lack broader context referent group objectives study 1 assess mental health status postsecondary students 18 25 years old 2011 2017 2 compare mental health status postsecondary students nonstudents methods prevalence estimated set mental health outcomes using seven annual iterations canadian community health survey 2011 2017 logistic regression used derive odds ratio estimates comparing mental health status among postsecondary students nonstudents adjusting age sex random effects metaregression metaanalyses techniques used evaluate trends prevalence odds ratio estimates time results study period prevalence perceived low mental health diagnosed mood anxiety disorders pastyear mental health consultations increased among female students whereas binge drinking decreased among male students exception perceived stress odds experiencing mental health outcome lower among postsecondary students compared nonstudents conclusions findings support idea postsecondary students worse mental health nonstudents similar age perception crisis may arise greater helpseeking behavior diminishing stigma increasing mental health literacy regardless observance trends provide opportunity address previously latent issue