Systematic review and meta-analysis of depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation among Ph.D. students.
28 Jul, 2021 | 09:54h | UTC
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A study in @SciReports concludes that depression and anxiety are highly prevalent among PhD students and programs to monitor and promote mental health are urgently needed. https://t.co/zTWxGC4Rs0 pic.twitter.com/tINXMmeJWj
— Nature Portfolio (@NaturePortfolio) July 27, 2021
*New* meta-analysis of >15K PhD students finds that 24% have clinical symptoms of depression & 17% of anxiety.
As a baseline: The prevalence of major depression among young adults in the US is ~13% & anxiety disorder is 4%.
Ht @wormmaps https://t.co/QPxHj0tgTc
— Amy Maxmen, PhD (@amymaxmen) July 13, 2021