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Deteriorating mental health of EU students

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Young people in the EU struggle with their mental health much more than people in other age groups, new research claims. Academic and financial pressures, as well as feelings of loneliness, are increasingly affecting them.

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  • 40% of EU students in higher education report mental health difficulties. 14s
  • Recent studies suggest mental disorders among students are increasing. 32s
  • Academic pressure, financial issues, and social isolation are major contributing factors. 44s
  • Depression and anxiety affect 71% of students with mental health problems. 49s
  • Most mental health disorders appear before age 25, with many emerging by age 14. 1m 10s
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