College Student Mental Health Improves: Depression, Anxiety, Suicidal Ideation Rates Drop for Third Year
A glimmer of hope in mental health: The University of Michigan's Healthy Minds Study reports a decline in depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation among college students for the third consecutive year. The 2024-2025 study, conducted with over 84,000 students across 135 institutions, shows a significant drop in mental health struggles.
In 2025, 18% of students reported depression symptoms, down from 23% in 2022. Similarly, moderate-to-severe anxiety symptoms decreased from 37% in 2022 to 32% in 2025. The decline in suicidal ideation was also notable, falling from 15% in 2022 to 11% in 2025.
Dr. Marsha Lundquist, head of the Health Improvement Workgroup at the University of Michigan, which oversees the annual Healthy Minds Study, attributes these improvements to consistent efforts in mental health awareness and support. Eric Voishoski, statistician at the Healthy Minds Network, confirms this trend is not a temporary fluctuation but a steady decline.
The University of Michigan's Healthy Minds Study reveals encouraging news in college student mental health. With depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation rates falling for the third year in a row, it signals a positive shift. However, with 18% of students still reporting depression symptoms, there's still work to be done. Universities must continue their efforts to ensure students receive the support they need.
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