ERIC Number: EJ1113675
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2016-Oct
Pages: 9
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ISSN: ISSN-0017-8969
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Mental Health Literacy in Post-Secondary Students
Kutcher, Stan; Wei, Yifeng; Morgan, Catherine
Health Education Journal, v75 n6 p689-697 Oct 2016
Objectives: The transition from high school to college or university is an important time to enhance mental health literacy for young people. This study evaluated the second edition of a resource entitled "Transitions," a comprehensive life-skills resource with embedded mental health information available in book, e-book and iPhone app formats for post-secondary students. Design: In this cross-sectional/one-off study, students' opinions about the impact of the resource were gained through in-person and online surveying. Methods: The survey took place on a local university campus in Canada. Frequencies of responses and sex differences in answers were analysed using Predictive Analytics Software (PASW) 17. In total, 82 students from a large, Canadian research university completed the survey. Results: Reading "Transitions" ("2nd edition") improved student knowledge about and decreased stigma towards mental health and mental illness and increased help-seeking efficacy. There were sex differences in response regarding discussion of the resource with others and help-seeking intentions. Conclusion: Given the positive results of this study conducted at a single university, the resource could potentially be valuable in other post-secondary settings as well.
Descriptors: Mental Health, Literacy, Computer Software, Telecommunications, Online Surveys, Student Attitudes, Help Seeking, Self Efficacy, Intention, Social Bias, Developmental Tasks, Guides, Gender Differences, Case Studies, Research Universities, College Students, Health Services, Electronic Publishing, Books, Statistical Analysis, Feedback (Response), Foreign Countries
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Tests/Questionnaires; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Canada
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