Educating is also caring

TL;DR

A study surveyed 1,200 undergraduate students aged 18-28 in Colombia.
Only 24.9% reported minimal depression levels; 34.8% had mild, 22.4% moderate, and 17.9% severe depression.
44.8% of students experienced moderate to severe anxiety.
Women reported higher levels of anxiety, depression, and stress.
Regional differences were noted, with Bogotá, the Coffee Region, and the Southwest showing worse indicators, while the North-Caribe reported higher well-being.
No significant differences in anxiety, depression, and stress were found between public and private institutions.
Depression was identified as the central mechanism connecting risk factors (substance use, bullying, social media, lack of sleep) to suicidal ideation.
Universities need to address institutional climate, peer interaction, sleep habits, substance use, and daily dynamics, not just psychological consultations.

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