%0 Journal Article
%T University students presenting for psychiatric emergency services: socio-demographic and clinical factors related to service utilization and suicide risk
%J Journal of American college health
%D 2020
%A Hong, Victor
%A Busby, Danielle R.
%A O'Chel, Stefaney
%A King, Cheryl A.
%V ePub
%N ePub
%P ePub-ePub
%X OBJECTIVE: Given increases in mental health utilization among college and university students, this study examines clinical and socio-demographic characteristics in students presenting to psychiatric emergency services. Participants: University students (N = 725; Mage = 22 years, SD = 4.0; 67% White) visiting psychiatric emergency services at a large academic health system between July 1, 2012 and June 30, 2016. <br><br>METHODS: A retrospective review of students' electronic medical records, which included responses to the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale, was conducted. <br><br>RESULTS: Levels of suicide risk varied by students' self-identified race. Nonwhite students were more likely to endorse a suicide attempt in the past week and less likely to be taking psychiatric medications than White students. International students were more likely to report a lifetime history of multiple attempts. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Disparities related to college student psychiatric emergencies warrant specific attention to specific racial/ethnic groups and international students to reduce and manage mental health crises.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
%G en
%I Informa - Taylor and Francis Group
%@ 0744-8481
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2020.1764004