The COVID-19 pandemic made U.S. college students’ mental health even worse
Almost half of the students surveyed experienced high levels of emotional distress and worry
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About 85 percent of college students experienced moderate to high levels of distress during the pandemic’s early days, a new study shows. Those who reported the highest distress levels included women, Asians and students who knew someone with COVID-19.
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