UGA scientists find racial status influences depression and anxiety in college students
University of Georgia scientists helped conduct a study that found depression and anxiety among college students is influenced by racial status.
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University of Georgia scientists helped conduct a study that found depression and anxiety among college students is influenced by racial status.
At HBCUs, white students are the minority but at PWIs, minorities include students who belong to Asian, Black, Hispanic or other communities.
College students who aren't the same race as most of their peers are more likely to experience mental health problems, like depression.
Depression and anxiety among college students is a growing public health problem. And new research from the University of Georgia suggests the problem may be worse for students who aren't the same race as most of their peers.