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Caffeine Intake and Mental Health in College Students

Raphael A.O. Bertasi, Yasmine Humeda, Tais G.O. Bertasi, Zoe Zins, Justin Kimsey, George G.A. Pujalte

2021Cureus47 citationsDOIOpen Access PDF

Abstract

< 0.05). Conclusions As caffeine is commonly consumed and our study showed that its intake was associated with depressive symptoms and higher levels of anxiety in college students, further studies are needed to determine a possible causality, so that measures may be taken to educate these students about alternative methods for increasing energy and alertness.

Topics & Concepts

MedicineAnxietyCaffeineOvereatingMoodDepression (economics)AlertnessMental healthPsychiatryPleasureClinical psychologyObesityInternal medicinePsychologyNeuroscienceEconomicsMacroeconomicsCoffee research and impactsEating Disorders and BehaviorsCOVID-19 and Mental Health