Young People Who Have Attended University Show Better Mental Health

University attendance appears to produce better mental health outcomes for young people, according to new research by University of Surrey. The study also suggests that a university environment has a positive influence on professional outcomes for those with a history of mental distress.

Concerns around mental health in higher education continue to increase, with the sector looking for new and improved ways to support student mental health. This paper reminds us of the wider context; young adulthood is a challenging time for mental health. It is often easier to identify these challenges within the university population but acknowledging the wider context is vital if we seek to reduce the burden of poor mental health among young adults.

This new research, based on data from the Longitudinal Study of Young People in England, sets these narratives in the wider context of young adult mental health and finds that university attendance may in fact improve outcomes.
Source: sciencedaily.com