40% of Students in Higher Education in Europe Experience Mental Health Issues

🧠 Why write about mental health in higher education?

Young people's mental health and well-being in Europe is a high concern. In Europe, 40% of students experience mental health issues, and approximately one in five struggle with mental disorders. Many students suffer anxiety, depression, and other serious mental health problems. According to Euniwell, in Europe, 25% of the population is affected by mental illness. 18-25-year-old is the most vulnerable age for developing mental health problems. 

Many of these problems can affect day-to-day study activities, progression, success, participation in social life and activities, networking and developing interpersonal skills. They can also continue in adulthood and become an issue in people’s personal and professional lives.

🩹 Why you should do something about it

Research has shown that mental health issues are widespread among young adults, of which university students make up a growing part. Higher education institutions are responsible for supporting students’ well-being and mental health throughout their studies. 

• Building mental health programs; 
• Raising awareness; 
• Offering counseling; 
• Implementing processes and technologies to address issues that lead to student disengagement and dropouts…

The list of ways to spot issues on time and give your students the right tools and resources to face these challenges is never-ending.

💡 What you will find in our guide

But there is a gap between knowing about these solutions and implementing them. To fill it, we published a guide on how to support mental health and well-being in higher education. 

Download our guide and find the following:

• Key statistics highlighting the pressing need to deal with students’ mental health issues;
• Innovative solutions to improve the situation;
• Concrete tools to implement and initiatives to share with your students.

Don’t wait any longer to support your students through stressful times!