Stats and Facts
In the spring of 2016, 240 Brescia students were surveyed by the National College Health Assessment (NCHA) about their health and mental health habits, behaviors, and perceptions.
The top 3 factors affecting students’ academic performance (ie. received a lower grade on an exam/important project; received a lower grade in/dropped a course; experienced significant disruption in thesis, research, or practicum work):
| Concern | Brescia % | Western % | Huron % | CAN Reference Group % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stress | 49 | 48.5 | 54.7 | 42.2 |
| Anxiety | 41.3 | 39.7 | 45.6 | 32.5 |
| Sleep Difficulties | 29.5 | 30.4 | 35.3 | 28.4 |
| Concern | Brescia Female % |
Western Female % |
Huron Female % |
CAN Reference Group Female % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Felt overwhelmed by all you had to do | 94.2 | 94.7 | 94.7 | 93.3 |
| Felt things were hopeless | 68 | 66 | 68.1 | 62.7 |
| Felt very lonely | 78.4 | 39.5 | 77.8 | 69.5 |
| Felt overwhelming anxiety | 75.8 | 75.3 | 75.5 | 69.6 |
| Felt so depressed that it was difficult to function | 48.5 | 50.5 | 52.1 | 46.4 |
| Intentionally cut, burned, bruised, or other injured yourself | 9.6 | 10.9 | 16 | 9.5 |
Seriously considered suicide
| Brescia Female % |
Western Female % |
Huron Female % |
CAN Reference Group Female % |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes, last 2 weeks | 3.7 | 5.1 | 6.5 | 2.9 |
| Yes, last 30 days | 1.7 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.1 |
| Yes, last 12 months | 10.8 | 8.7 | 8.6 | 8.0 |
| Anytime within the last 12 months | 16.2 | 15.9 | 17.2 | 12.9 |
Attempted suicide
| Brescia Female % |
Western Female % |
Huron Female % |
CAN Reference Group Female % |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes, last 2 weeks | 1.2 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 0.3 |
| Yes, last 30 days | 0 | 0.2 | 0 | 0.2 |
| Yes, last 12 months | 2.9 | 1.9 | 4.3 | 1.5 |
| Anytime within the last 12 months | 4.1 | 3.1 | 5.3 | 2 |
For Brescia students, the following had been tramatic or very difficult to handle
in the past year:
| Issue | Brescia Female % |
Western Female % |
Huron Female % |
CAN Reference Group Female % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academics | 63.9 | 66 (1) | 70.2 (1) | 62 (1) |
| Finances | 43.6 | 37.8 (4) | 35.1 | 42.8 (2) |
| Personal appearance | 43.6 | 40.3 (3) | 39.4 (5) | 37.7 (4) |
| Sleep difficulties | 41.3 | 43.2 (2) | 47.9 (2) | 38.8 (3) |
| Other social relationships | 39 | 36.4 | 41.5 (4) | 32.1 |
| Intimate relationships | 36.1 | 35.8 | 35.1 | 35.1 |
| Family problems | 35.3 | 34.6 | 45.2 (3) | 35.9 (5) |
| Career-related issue | 35.3 | 37.6 (5) | 33 | 34.9 |
| Personal health issue | 31.3 | 30.8 | 37.2 | 29.5 |
| Health problem of a family member or partner | 29 | 26.8 | 28.7 | 26.9 |
66% of Brescia students reported 3 or more of the above as being
traumatic or very difficult to handle in the previous 12 months.
Across Brescia, Huron and Western, students want to know more about:
- 88.1% – Stress reduction
- 83.2% – How to help others in distress
- 82.3% – Depression/Anxiety
- 79% – Sleep difficulties
- 78.1% – Nutrition
- 72.9% – Suicide prevention
- 68.3% – Sexual assault/Relationship violence prevention
- 62.8% – Relationship difficulties
- 57.3% – Eating disorders