Citation

Pedersen DE. J. Am. Coll. Health 2019; ePub(ePub): 1-6.

Affiliation

Department of Sociology , University of North Dakota , Grand Forks , North Dakota , USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/07448481.2019.1573173

PMID

30908152

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: This brief report provides a review of the prevalence and expression of bipolar disorder in the college student population. Implications for college teachers and universities working with students with bipolar disorder are presented.

METHODS: Responses from the National College Health Assessment (2009-2017) reference groups were collated to estimate whether the prevalence of students with bipolar disorder has been increasing over time.

RESULTS: Data indicate that although overall prevalence is low, the presence of students with bipolar disorder has increased over the past decade.

CONCLUSIONS: To help students with serious mental illness, including bipolar disorder, succeed in higher education, practices consistent with the philosophy of supported education should be adopted. Special attention will need to be paid to students' financial and academic challenges.

Language: en

Keywords

Bipolar disorder; college students; mental health; serious mental illness