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Article: Depressive symptoms, stress, and social support among dental students at a historically black college and university.
- Article from:
- Journal of American College Health
- Article date:
- July 1, 2009
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Numerous studies have shown that dental students have higher levels of stress and mood disturbance than the general population. (1-9) In the general population, major depressive disorder is reported among 4.7% of 18-25 year olds and 4.4% of 25-34 year olds. (10) In contrast, nearly 19% of college students report experiencing depressive symptoms during the past 12 months, and 15% report experiencing depressive symptoms substantial enough to impair academic performance. (11) Nearly one-third of college and university students report that stress has adversely affected their academic performance. (11) The social, academic, and financial demands of higher education may result ...