Severe Mental Illness Among American College Students Growing
Sunday, Sep. 5th 2010 1:32 PM
As more young people arrive on campus with pre-existing conditions and a willingness to seek medical help, the incidence and prevalence of severe mental illness among college students in the USA has increased significantly over the past ten years. Details of a study were presented at the 118th American Psychological Association Annual Convention in San Diego.
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