More students are dropping out of university because of mental health problems The UK student population has doubled in the last 20 years to almost two million. During this time, higher tuition fees have placed increased pressure on students – with a recent survey finding that 75 per cent of students who receive a maintenance loan feel stressed about their debt.
It may not be a total surprise then that a 2015 NUS survey revealed that 78 per cent of students experienced mental health issues during the previous year. And for 33 per cent of those questioned, this included suicidal thoughts.
The situation has been described as a “mental health crisis” – with student support services struggling to meet demand. ONS data on the issue also shows student suicides are at a 10-year high. The Independent
It may not be a total surprise then that a 2015 NUS survey revealed that 78 per cent of students experienced mental health issues during the previous year. And for 33 per cent of those questioned, this included suicidal thoughts.
The situation has been described as a “mental health crisis” – with student support services struggling to meet demand. ONS data on the issue also shows student suicides are at a 10-year high. The Independent
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