Almost 40% of college students suffer from severe levels of anxiety while 30% experience severe depression, a new survey has shown.
A new report into the mental health of third level students by the Union of Students in Ireland found one fifth feel they've no one to talk to about their personal difficulties.
It also found many students are having to rely on both on and off-campus services to support their mental health.
Vice-president for welfare at USI, Roisin O'Donovan, said she's saddened by the findings.
She explained: "I think it's a real shame that both the education and healthcare system we have in Ireland obviously isn't supporting students as best they can.
"I am very shocked with the data, but also not surprised because of all the financial stress and accommodation stress that students are under at the moment."
