College students are now slightly less likely to experience severe depression, research shows – but the mental health crisis is far from over

By: Ryan Travia, Babson College, The Conversation

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Published: November 20, 2025

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Last Updated: 4 days, 18 hours ago

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By Ryan Travia, Babson College

Many high school seniors across the country are in the throes of college applications – often a high-stakes, anxiety-ridden process.

But the stress doesn’t necessarily stop once students are admitted.

Emotional stress, mental health and tuition cost are the top three reasons that college students drop out, according to a 2023 Gallup poll of 14,032 students.

By most standards, there is a mental health crisis among college students. …

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