Bipolar disorder and the college student: A review and implications for universities.
Objective: This brief report provides a review of the prevalence and expression of bipolar disorder in the college student population. Implications for college teachers and universities working with students with bipolar disorder are presented. Methods: Responses from the National College Health Assessment (2009-2017) reference groups were collated to estimate whether the prevalence of students with bipolar disorder has been increasing over time. Results: Data indicate that although overall prevalence is low, the presence of students with bipolar disorder has increased over the past decade. Conclusions: To help students with serious mental illness, including bipolar disorder, succeed in higher education, practices consistent with the philosophy of supported education should be adopted. Special attention will need to be paid to students' financial and academic challenges.
['Pedersen|Daphne E|DE|']
D000328:Adult D001714:Bipolar Disorder D005260:Female D006801:Humans D008297:Male D015995:Prevalence D013334:Students D014495:Universities
Bipolar disorder college students serious mental illness mental health