Discrimination and the risk of depression among university students: A national longitudinal study using diagnostic data

Discrimination is a robust and graded predictor of depression among students in higher education. Findings underscore the need for inclusive mental health services and institutional efforts to prevent and address discrimination on campuses.

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Journal of Affective Disorders
Published
2025-11-25
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2025.120767
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Mental Health Treatment and Access
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Discrimination and the risk of depression among university students: A national longitudinal study using diagnostic data

Benedicte Kirkøen, Børge Sivertsen, Lasse Bang
Journal of Affective Disorders
Mental Health Treatment and Access
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Discrimination and the risk of depression among university students: A national longitudinal study using diagnostic data

Benedicte Kirkøen, Børge Sivertsen, Lasse Bang
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Abstract

Discrimination is a robust and graded predictor of depression among students in higher education. Findings underscore the need for inclusive mental health services and institutional efforts to prevent and address discrimination on campuses.

Journal of Affective DisordersVol. 395(Pt B)
Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NO)
Openalex Percentile: Top 58%
Mental Health Treatment and Access
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