Depression in College Students.

A majority of college students report experiencing feelings of depression at some point in their schooling. On occasion, depression may become chronic or develop into full-blown disorder, a major risk factor for suicide. In fact, one in ten college students have considered suicide, according to some studies. Depression is expressed as feelings of sadness, loss of pleasure and interest in formerly enjoyable activities, ruminating thoughts, hopelessness, anxiety, and difficulty sleeping. Modern research has found significant factors of differentiation in depression across students from a diversity of backgrounds. This knowledge is useful to counselors and other health services professionals.