Student Bodies: The Influence of Student Health Services in American Society and Medicine. By Heather Munro Prescott. (Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press, 2007. xiv, 234 pp. $50.00, ISBN 978-0-472-11608-9.)

2008 ◽  
Vol 95 (2) ◽  
pp. 532-533
Author(s):  
J. D. Howell
Keyword(s):  
Health Services ◽  
Student Health ◽  
University Of Michigan ◽  
Student Health Services ◽  
Ann Arbor ◽  
American Society ◽  
Student Bodies

Student mental health and the general practitioner

1975 ◽  
Vol 13 (25) ◽  
pp. 99-100
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Higher Education ◽  
General Practitioner ◽  
Health Service ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Student Health ◽  
Student Health Services ◽  
The University

Although most universities run a health service, students with important mental health problems are often seen by their general practitioner. There are a number of reasons for this; first, health services in the colleges of higher education outside universities are still patchy and incomplete. Second, students are on vacation for up to 24 weeks a year. Third, a student may choose to consult anyone, and may prefer someone unconnected with the university. Last, many students live at home and continue to see their general practitioner. This underlines the need for close liason between the general practitioner and student health services.

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