Document Author: Daniel Eisenberg

Mental Health Outcomes for California Community College Students Experiencing Unmet Basic Needs (2004)

In this brief, we examine findings from fourteen California community colleges (CCCs) that completed the Healthy Minds Study (HMS) survey in Spring 2022. We present findings on student mental health as it relates to basic needs such as financial security, food security, and social connections. Our findings illustrate the overlapping elements of the student experience and support the importance of coordinated and collaborative action to support student well-being.

Too Distressed to Learn? Mental Health Among Community College Students (2016)

A new study at 10 community colleges across the nation reveals that half of
the more than 4,000 community college students surveyed are experiencing
a current or recent mental health condition. Less than half of these students
are receiving any mental health services. Students age 25 and younger are
especially likely to have an untreated mental health condition. As mental
illness can impair academic success and quality of life, there is a clear
need for greater attention to and resources for mental health services and
programs on community college campuses.