TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2020//
TI  - University students presenting for psychiatric emergency services: socio-demographic and clinical factors related to service utilization and suicide risk
JO  - Journal of American college health
A1  - Hong, Victor
A1  - Busby, Danielle R.
A1  - O'Chel, Stefaney
A1  - King, Cheryl A.
SP  - ePub
EP  - ePub
VL  - ePub
IS  - ePub
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 0744-8481
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2020.1764004
ID  - ref1
ER  -