Nearly one in five adults under age 25 suffers from a psychiatric disorder such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) or social anxiety disorder. However, less than 25 percent of these individuals seeks help.
These findings come as the result of more than 5000 face-to-face interviews with students and non-students age 19 to 25. When substance abuse was counted in these figures, nearly half of the subjects suffered from a mental health disorder. College students were less likely to have substance abuse problems or suffer from bipolar disorders, but were otherwise equally as likely to experience mental health problems.
These findings come as the result of more than 5000 face-to-face interviews with students and non-students age 19 to 25. When substance abuse was counted in these figures, nearly half of the subjects suffered from a mental health disorder. College students were less likely to have substance abuse problems or suffer from bipolar disorders, but were otherwise equally as likely to experience mental health problems.
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