Psychological distress in French college students: demographic, economic and social stressors. Results from the 2010 National Health Barometer.

Background: Psychological distress (PD) in students is under-investigated, since its prevalence can be high in certain subgroups of students and it has been seen to be associated with other mental health issues and academic achievement. In a sample of French college students, this study investigated factors associated with PD, and looked more closely at the impact of social and interpersonal variables.

Methods: Data were extracted from the 2010 French "National Health Barometer".