Almost half of college students felt suicidal

Almost half of college students have thought life was not worth living but most who are having serious problems do not seek help, research on young people’s mental health shows.

Students who have problems with drinking and those who are bisexual or unsure about their sexual orientation were found to be more likely than others to have severe distress or suffer from depression and anxiety.

Of 8,000 third-level students aged 17 to 25: