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College student stressors, depression, and suicidal ideation

David Lester

    Psychological Reports
    |April 29, 2014
    PubMed
    Summary

    College students' depression is linked to both academic and general life stressors. However, suicidal ideation is primarily predicted by general life stress, not college-specific pressures.

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