scholarly journals Improving Mental Health Literacy in Post-Secondary Students: Field Testing the Feasibility and Potential Outcomes of a Peer-Led Approach

2018 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chris Gilham ◽  
Erin L. Austen ◽  
Yifeng Wei ◽  
Stanley Kutcher
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Secondary Students ◽  
Mental Health Literacy ◽  
Field Testing ◽  
Potential Outcomes ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
Post Secondary Students

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

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.

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 Cross-Sectional Trend Analysis of the NCHA II Survey Data on Canadian Post-Secondary Student Mental Health and Wellbeing from 2013 to 2019

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brooke Linden ◽  
Randall Boyes ◽  
Heather Stuart
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Secondary Students ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Over Time ◽  
Post Secondary Students

BACKGROUND: Canadian post-secondary students are considered to be at risk for chronic stress and languishing mental health, but there has been no longitudinal analysis of the available population-level data. The purpose of this study was to examine trends in the overall and sex-specific prevalence of self-reported stress, distress, mental illness, and help seeking behaviours among Canadian post-secondary students over the past several years. METHODS: Using the 2013, 2016, and 2019 iterations of the National College Health Assessment II Canadian Reference data, we conducted a trend analysis for each variable of interest, stratified by sex. The significance and magnitude of the changes were modelled using cumulative linked ordinal regression models and log binomial regression models.RESULTS: With few exceptions, we observed significant increases over time in the proportion of students reporting symptoms of psychological distress, mental illness diagnoses, and help seeking for mental health related challenges. Female students reported a higher level of stress than male students, with a statistically significant increase in the stress level reported by female students observed over time. In all cases, larger proportions of female students were observed compared to male students, with the proportion of female students who self-reported mental illness diagnoses nearly doubling that of males. CONCLUSIONS: Our analysis indicated that the proportion of students self-reporting mental health related challenges, including stress, psychological distress, and diagnosed mental illnesses increased between the 2013, 2016 and 2019 iterations of the NCHA II conducted among Canadian post-secondary students.

The prevalence of distress, depression, anxiety, and substance use issues among Indigenous post-secondary students in Canada

2019 ◽  
Vol 57 (2) ◽  
pp. 263-274
Author(s):  
Nolan K Hop Wo ◽  
Kelly K Anderson ◽  
Lloy Wylie ◽  
Arlene MacDougall
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
Secondary Students ◽  
Health Assessment ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
College Health ◽  
Indigenous Students ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
National College Health Assessment ◽  
Post Secondary Students

This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of mental illness and substance use among Indigenous students attending Canadian post-secondary institutions. We obtained data from the National College Health Assessment - American College Health Association Spring 2013 survey, which includes 34,039 participants in 32 post-secondary institutions across Canada. We calculated prevalence estimates with 95% confidence intervals (CI). We compared Indigenous and non-Indigenous students using age- and sex-adjusted prevalence ratios (PR) obtained from Poisson regression models. Of the total sample, 1,110 (3.3%) post-secondary students self-identified as Indigenous. Within the past 12 months, Indigenous students had higher odds of intentionally injuring themselves (PR = 1.53, 95% CI = 1.27–1.84), seriously considering suicide (PR = 1.32, 95% CI = 1.12–1.56), attempting suicide (PR = 1.74, 95% CI = 1.16–2.62), or having been diagnosed with depression (PR = 1.26, 95% CI = 1.08–1.47) or anxiety (PR = 1.18, 95% CI = 1.02–1.35) when compared with non-Indigenous students. Indigenous students also had higher odds of having a lifetime diagnosis of depression (PR = 1.31, 95% CI = 1.17–1.47) when compared with non-Indigenous students. Indigenous students were more likely to report binging on alcohol (PR = 1.10, 95% CI = 1.02–1.19), using marijuana (PR = 1.21, 95% CI = 1.06–1.37), and using other recreational drugs (PR = 1.32, 95% CI = 1.06–1.63) compared to non-Indigenous students. This study demonstrates that Indigenous students at post-secondary institutions across Canada experience higher prevalence of mental health and related issues compared to the non-Indigenous student population. This information highlights the need to assess the utilization and ensure the appropriate provision of mental health and wellness resources to support Indigenous students attending post-secondary institutions.

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