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Mental Health: Anxiety and Depression among College Students
Paola Correa Alfonzo
The University of Texas at El Paso
RWS 1301
Dr. Vierra
October 29, 2018
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Research Questions
1. How does mental health affect college institutions?
2. Are there factors that contribute to the development of mental health issues in
college?
3. What is the rate and effects of anxiety and depression in college students?
4. How does anxiety and depression affect college students?
5. What factors promote the development of anxiety and depression among college
students?
6. What are college institutions doing to fight mental illness among college
students?
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Annotated Bibliography
Adelman H. ,Taylor L. (2009) Ending the Marginalization of Mental Health in Schools: A
Comprehensive Approach, School-Based Mental Health: A Practitioners Guide to
Comparative Practices, Routledge Taylor & Francis Group, NY Edited R.W. Christner,
R.B. Mennuti, p.25-54
Adelman and Taylor (2009) believe that ending the marginalization of mental health in
schools will help address the barriers of learning caused by mental illnesses in students
(p. 26). They believe that academic institutions should join forces with the community to
enhance mental health awareness and provide counseling tools for students. (p. 30)
Students should have access to programs dedicated to mental hygiene. Is important, they
suggest, for an open communication to be establish about mental health issues between
the school, the community and the students (p. 29) Thus, metal health in schools must be
embedded into the institutions mission and systematic change should take place to
address the ever-growing problem of mental health disorders being developed by students
in academic set-ups.
Auerbach, R., Alonso, J., Axinn, W., Cuijpers, P., Ebert, D., Green, J. Hwang, I., Kessler, R.,
Liu, H., Mortier, P., Nock, M., Pinder-Amaker, S., Sampson, N., Aguilar-Gaxiola, S., Al-
Hamzawi, A., Andrade (2016). Mental disorders among college students in the WHO
World Mental Health Surveys. Psychological Medicine. -1.
10.1017/S0033291716001665. p. 10-14.
Auerbach (2016) argues that mental health disorders are prevalent in college students (p.
11). World Mental Organization (WHO) health surveys were used to address and
visualize the extent of mental health issues on the college student population (p. 12). It
was found that one-fifth of students had a mental disorder and that only 16.4% of them
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were being treated (p. 12). Auerbach (2016) study concluded that mental health hygiene
should become a priority in higher level education institutions (p. 13). Moreover, it was
found that many students are afraid of seeking help and may not realized they have a
mental health disorder (p. 13). The WHO health survey can be used to understand the
extend of the mental health crisis, while institutions are encouraged to use this
information to formalize a plan to address this health concern. Therefore, Auerbach
(2016) advises institutions to create programs and make help available for students, since
they are a vulnerable population for mental health issues (p. 13).
Bernard, Harold W. (1970). Mental health in the classroom. McGraw-Hill, New York
Bernard (1970) argues that teachers should be aware of mental health principles to
improve classroom learning and student’s development (p. 4). He shows how The
National Defense Education Act of 1958 and The Educational Professional Development
Act 1967 have emphasize the role of teachers and educators as safe-keepers and
promoters of positive mental hygiene practices in students (p. 5). Moreover, he claims
that teachers influence students’ attitudes towards life and can change students’
perspectives. (p. 182) Teachers are involved in a pupil’s life. Most students learn to
appreciate life using philosophies learn from professors. Because of the nature of the
professor’s role, it is important for them to bring awareness and become vigilant of
student’s mental health issues.
Corrigan, P. W., Kosyluk, K. A., Markowitz F., Brown R. L., Conlon B., Rees J., Rosenberg J.,
Ellefson S., & Al-Khouja M. (2016) Mental illness stigma and disclosure in college
students, Journal of Mental Health, 25:3, 224-230, DOI:
10.3109/09638237.2015.1101056
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Corrigan (2016) study discovered that students are more likely to join mental health
programs or seek help when other students are open about it (p. 227). The research
highlights the importance of providing group activities focus on mental health for the
college student population. It discovered that many students were reluctant to seek help
and were afraid to admit they had a mental health disorder. However, it was more likely
for students to join a group or seek help if they saw other students do it (p. 225). They
believe students were encourage by the thought that they were not alone and that others
were experiencing the same symptoms and emotions (p. 226). This research encourage
that mental health stigmas may be eliminated with the disclosure of cases of students who
have went to get help (p. 228).
Delgadillo, R. (2016, March 29). Students shine light on mental health. Retrieved from
https://www.theprospectordaily.com/2016/03/29/students-shine-light-on-mental-health/
Delgadillo (2016) exposes the reality of mental health issues at the University of Texas at
el Paso and the prevalence of anxiety and depression among college students. In his
article, he interviews students and counselors to highlight the problem and solutions
available for mental health. He interviewed Erika Orona a student who attributed the
stress to the hectic lifestyle of a college student. Erika mentions how dreadful and
difficult completing her homework and other scholarly responsibilities became when she
was depressed or anxious. According to the psychology counselor, Jorge A Marquez,
depression and anxiety are diseases that affect a person’s quality of life and can be easily
treated if students were to use the available resources. Another student, Rodriguez Lugo,
a senior in Biology and President of a Mental Health Awareness organization in UTEP
promotes and advocates for students to seek help. He understands that help comes firsts
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and advices students to take time for themselves and work on their problems. Overall this
news article, argues that is important to start a conversation about mental health on
campus, while advocating for students to seek help.
Eisenberg, D., Gollust, S. E., Golberstein, E., & Hefner, J. L. (2007). Prevalence and Correlates
of Depression, Anxiety, and Suicidality Among University Students. American Journal of
Orthopsychiatry, 77(4), 534-542. doi:10.1037/0002-9432.77.4.534
Eisenberg (2007), argue that college campuses need to understand and be vigilant about
mental health issues among their alumni (p. 537), since mental health disorders among
college students represent a growing health concern (p. 534). The study used a Patient
Health Questionnaire (PHQ) to determine if a group of randomly selected college
students had depression or/and anxiety illnesses (p. 537). According to the PHQ
conducted, 15.6% of undergraduates and 13.0% of graduate students screened as positive
for a depressive or anxiety disorder (p. 538). They also found that most student had more
than one mental health issue (p. 539). The study thus highlights the prevalence of mental
health disorders among college students and the need for academic institutions to address
these issues.
Kaplan, L. (1959). Mental health and human relations in education. New York: Harper.
Kaplan argues that schools have an inherent role in developing student’s mental hygiene
and addressing mental health issues to produce self-sufficient adults (p. xiii). He believes
schools are not only responsible for the student’s academic progress but are also
accountable of inculcating healthy coping mechanisms for stress and helping students
with mental health disorders (p. 73). Throughout his book he encourages teachers, school
officials and parents to become more active in the development of self-sufficient and self-
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aware individuals with the introduction of educational programs addressing mental health
(p. 74). He demonstrates the impact of human relationships and education and hopes his
book is used to better understand the role and impact schools have on metal heath issues
among their students (p. 315).
Kumaraswamy, N. (2013). Academic Stress, Anxiety and Depression Among College Students-a
Brief Review. International Review of Social Sciences and Humanities, 5(1), 135-143.
Kumaraswamy (2013) review paper highlights the importance of mental health awareness
in college institutions (p. 140). The paper advices universities to create student health
committees with mental health professionals and implement policies that provide regular
workshops on psychiatric disorders and copying mechanism for students. The different
stress factors associated with high level learning increase the chances for a student to
develop mental health problems. College students have always been a vulnerable
population. Reports have determined that at any given time there will be 10 to 20 % of
student population suffering from psychological problems (p. 140). Support and
mentoring are required so that stress can be identified early and dealt with appropriately
(p. 141).
Olivas, D. (2017, August 05). SPECIAL REPORT: Mental health care on college campuses.
Retrieved from https://www.kvia.com/news/top-stories/special-report-mental-health-care-
on-college-campuses/590059634
Olivas (2017) from abc KVIA news writes a special report on mental health care on
college campuses. The news article documents the increasing efforts to reduce mental
health diseases among college students in el Paso Texas community. An increase in
students seeking mental health aid in the last few years has promoted institutions to start
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implementing proactive ways of counseling, as well as, continue to be vigilant on
student’s well-being. The article reports that the University of Texas at el Paso orientated
new coming students about the available helps on campus and activities that will allow
students to balance the stress and anxiety of the college lifestyle. These proactive ways of
counseling will allow students to be aware of the problem and seek help.
Prince, M., Patel, V., Saxena, S., Maj, M., Maselko, J., Phillips, M. R., et al. (2007). No Health
Without Mental Health. The Lancet, 370(9590), 859-877.
Prince (2007) global mental health overview research paper emphasizes how mental
health disorders are underestimated burdens on people’s health. They argue that because
many health professionals forget the possible physical manifestations of neuropsychiatric
disorders many mental health issues are being dismissed, and ultimately, are being left
untreated (p. 859). Moreover, mental health conditions may be the underline cause for the
development of physical illnesses (p. 862). While certain conditions may be worsened by
mental health issues increasing the negative impact of the pre-existing conditions (p.
865). Therefore, mental health is an important aspect on a person's overall health status,
suggesting that without mental health there is no wellbeing (p. 870).
Wood M. (2018) The State of Mental Health on College Campuses, Inquiry: The Journal of the
Virginia Community Colleges, p. 5-15, https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ974769.pdf
Wood (2018) argues that the mental health epidemic is steadily increasing in higher level
educational institutions (p. 5). She argues that these increases in cases are highlighted by
the increment of facilities focused on mental health issues (p. 5). Moreover, she talks
about the incidents that have occur in colleges and universities that reflect the problem,
like shootings and other violent attacks attributed to mental health disorders seen in the
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last couple of years (p. 7). With the increase of students needing help, is imperative that
colleges become aware and prepare. Wood thus believes institutions should become
active in the fight against mental health disorders and build programs that allow students
to address these types of health concerns (p. 11).
Ustun, T. B. (1999). The Global Burden of Mental Disorders. American Journal of Public
Health, 89(9), 1315-1318.
Utsun (1999) argues that mental health is becoming a globalized health problem (p.
1315). He says that health professionals have trivialized the issue of mental health and
minimize the overall impact these diseases have on the population (p. 1315). Mental
health disorders make up 9.7% of the disabilities seen in the population (p. 1316). He
claims that mental disorders affect the brain, which could be easily treated with
psychological counseling and medications (p. 1316). If left untreated patients can suffer
and become physically ill (p. 1317). Is imperative that the health community start to
encourage patients to seek help for mental disorders and must begin to address the
increasing problem of mental health issues (p. 1317).
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Reference
Adelman H. ,Taylor L. (2009) Ending the Marginalization of Mental Health in Schools: A
Comprehensive Approach, School-Based Mental Health: A Practitioners Guide to
Comparative Practices, Routledge Taylor & Francis Group, NY Edited R.W. Christner,
R.B. Mennuti, p.25-54
Auerbach, R., Alonso, J., Axinn, W., Cuijpers, P., Ebert, D., Green, J. Hwang, I., Kessler, R.,
Liu, H., Mortier, P., Nock, M., Pinder-Amaker, S., Sampson, N., Aguilar-Gaxiola, S., Al-
Hamzawi, A., Andrade (2016). Mental disorders among college students in the WHO
World Mental Health Surveys. Psychological Medicine. -1.
10.1017/S0033291716001665. p. 10-14.
Bernard, Harold W. (1970). Mental health in the classroom. McGraw-Hill, New York
Corrigan, P. W., Kosyluk, K. A., Markowitz F., Brown R. L., Conlon B., Rees J., Rosenberg J.,
Ellefson S., & Al-Khouja M. (2016) Mental illness stigma and disclosure in college
students, Journal of Mental Health, 25:3, 224-230, DOI:
10.3109/09638237.2015.1101056
Delgadillo, R. (2016, March 29). Students shine light on mental health. Retrieved from
https://www.theprospectordaily.com/2016/03/29/students-shine-light-on-mental-health/
Eisenberg, D., Gollust, S. E., Golberstein, E., & Hefner, J. L. (2007). Prevalence and Correlates
of Depression, Anxiety, and Suicidality Among University Students. American Journal of
Orthopsychiatry, 77(4), 534-542. doi:10.1037/0002-9432.77.4.534
Kaplan, L. (1959). Mental health and human relations in education. New York: Harper.
Kumaraswamy, N. (2013). Academic Stress, Anxiety and Depression Among College Students-a
Brief Review. International Review of Social Sciences and Humanities, 5(1), 135-143.
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Olivas, D. (2017, August 05). SPECIAL REPORT: Mental health care on college campuses.
Retrieved from https://www.kvia.com/news/top-stories/special-report-mental-health-care-
on-college-campuses/590059634
Prince, M., Patel, V., Saxena, S., Maj, M., Maselko, J., Phillips, M. R., et al. (2007). No Health
Without Mental Health. The Lancet, 370(9590), 859-877.
Wood M. (2018) The State of Mental Health on College Campuses, Inquiry: The Journal of the
Virginia Community Colleges, p. 5-15, https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ974769.pdf
Ustun, T. B. (1999). The Global Burden of Mental Disorders. American Journal of Public
Health, 89(9), 1315-1318.
