Racial/ethnic differences in the association between suicidal ideation and mental health service utilization: a national study of U.S college students.

Key Points

• This research aims to explore how racial and ethnic differences impact the relationship between suicidal ideation and mental health service utilization among college students.
• National survey data of U.S. college students
• Analysis of associations between suicidal ideation and mental health service utilization by race/ethnicity
• Comparison with non-Hispanic White students
• The association between suicidal ideation and mental health service utilization varies among different racial and ethnic groups.
• Non-Hispanic White students showed a stronger relationship between suicidal ideation and mental health service utilization compared to other racial/ethnic groups.
• Identifying barriers to care is critical for improving mental health outcomes in underrepresented groups.