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University students presenting for psychiatric emergency services: Socio-demographic and clinical factors related to service utilization and suicide risk.
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Journal of American college health : J of ACH [J Am Coll Health] 2022 Apr; Vol. 70 (3), pp. 773-782. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Jun 12. - Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- 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. Methods: A retrospective review of students' electronic medical records, which included responses to the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale, was conducted. 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. 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.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1940-3208
- Volume :
- 70
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of American college health : J of ACH
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 32529919
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2020.1764004