Mental Health Literacy: An Essential Tool for Caring Post-Secondary Educators

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 186-193
Author(s):  
Lisa McKendrick-Calder ◽  
Tanya Heuver ◽  
Cheryl Webster Pollard ◽  
Gabriel Barrington-Moss
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Secondary Students ◽  
Mental Health Literacy ◽  
Secondary Educators ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
Role Modelling ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
The Social ◽  
Support Students

The mental health needs of post-secondary students have been steadily increasing. Educators, particularly those who work in caring disciplines like the social and health sciences, are often compelled to assist students with their mental health, but may lack confidence in our abilities to support students. Relationally, this uncertainty may prohibit us from engaging in the caring relationships so important for role modelling professionalism. This paper describes the baseline mental health literacy of 122 educators in higher education which provides a starting point for educators and researchers studying caring practices, specifically as they relate to student mental health.

Mental health literacy in post-secondary students

2016 ◽  
Vol 75 (6) ◽  
pp. 689-697 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stan Kutcher ◽  
Yifeng Wei ◽  
Catherine Morgan
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Secondary Students ◽  
Mental Health Literacy ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
Post Secondary Students

The impact of the campus climate and mental health literacy on students’ wellbeing

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ethan McGuirk ◽  
Patricia Frazer
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Secondary Students ◽  
Campus Climate ◽  
Mental Health Literacy ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The prevalence of mental health (MH) issues amongst post-secondary students is on the rise. This study aims to assess if a student’s mental well-being (MWB) is impacted by a range of predictors such as gender, education level, mental health literacy (MHL) and the post-secondary campus climate. Design/methodology/approach A correlational, cross-sectional design was implemented amongst a student population (N = 100). A questionnaire was administered electronically to participants’. Levels of MWB, campus climate and MHL were evaluated alongside a number of demographics. Findings Campus climate was a significant predictor of student MWB. Gender differences were discovered amongst MHL levels. MHL was found to be significantly associated with the level of education. Originality/value This study is one of few evaluating the relationship between MWB, MHL and the post-secondary campus climate. Based on these findings, the post-secondary campus may predict student MWB, therefore can be possibly augmented to assist students. Additionally, MHL interventions should focus on education level and gender-specific cohorts to enhance student MWB.

scholarly journals The Influence of COVID-19 on Stress, Substance Use, and Mental Health Among Postsecondary Students

2021 ◽  
pp. 216769682110140
Author(s):  
Zachary R. Patterson ◽  
Robert L. Gabrys ◽  
Rebecca K. Prowse ◽  
Alfonso B. Abizaid ◽  
Kim G. C. Hellemans ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Emerging Adults ◽  
Secondary Students ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Post Secondary Education ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Face ◽  
Health And Well Being

Emerging adults, including post-secondary education students, are disproportionately affected by the social and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The speed with which society moved in attempt to minimize the spread of the virus left many students with uncertainty and concern about their health, mental health, and academic futures. Considering that post-secondary students are a population at risk, it is important to determine how students respond in the face of the pandemic, and what coping mechanisms or supports will result in improved mental health outcomes. This knowledge will be helpful for post-secondary institutions to understand how COVID-19 has influenced the health and well-being of their students, and may facilitate the implementation of strategies to support their students. This narrative review explores evidence on how COVID-19 has impacted students with the overall goal to provide a set of recommendations to post-secondary institutions to help meet the evolving needs of this population.

Student and Staff Mental Health Literacy and MindMatters Plus

2005 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 209-213 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Anderson ◽  
Martha Doyle
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Mental Health Literacy ◽  
Community Partnerships ◽  
Health Needs ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Mental Health Needs ◽  
Students At Risk ◽  
Building Community ◽  
Support Students

AbstractThis article examines the literature and the experience of the MindMatters Plus demonstration schools in regard to improving student and staff mental health literacy. The aim of the MindMatters Plus initiative is to build the capacity of secondary schools to increase their support of students with high mental health needs. This is achieved in various ways including the embedding of strategies that support students into the curriculum and ethos of the school, creating processes that effectively identify students at risk, and building community partnerships. A foundation for these strategies is to strengthen staff and student awareness of mental health issues and to create an environment in which students are more willing to seek assistance. This article explores how schools can increase student and staff mental health literacy, and includes examples gained from the experience of the MindMatters Plus demonstration schools.

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