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The mental health of young university students in Colombia shows critical levels of anxiety and depression today
The study also identified a relationship between insomnia, depression, and anxiety in adolescents. Photo: IStock
TL;DR
- A study of 1,200 university students in Colombia reveals critical levels of anxiety and depression.
- Depression is identified as the central risk factor, mediating the impact of other issues on mental health.
- Factors influencing depression include lack of sleep, intensive social media use, substance consumption, and peer aggression.
- Regional disparities in anxiety and depression rates are noted, with Bogotá, the Coffee Region, and the Southwest showing higher levels.
- Women report higher levels of anxiety, depression, and stress compared to men.
- The study emphasizes that well-being is a strong predictor for reducing depression symptoms.
- Experts stress the need for coordinated action among universities, the health system, and public authorities, focusing on prevention and integral well-being.