ERIC Number: EJ1184092
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018-Jul
Pages: 14
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Reasons for Utilizing Mental Health Services as Predictors of College Students' Alcohol Risk
Kenney, Shannon R.; Napper, Lucy E.; LaBrie, Joseph W.; Vaughn, Paige
Journal of College Counseling, v21 n2 p125-138 Jul 2018
The authors examined college student drinkers' (n = 153) reasons for seeking counseling services and risk for alcohol problems. Students seeking help for impulse- or anger-related issues and depression were at heightened risk for alcohol problems. Only 10% of students sought alcohol-related help despite high rates of hazardous alcohol use (80%) and dependence (39%). Targeted screening and intervention in college counseling centers may enable providers to effectively identify and treat students in need of alcohol treatment.
Descriptors: Mental Health, Health Services, Drinking, College Students, Help Seeking, Student Attitudes, Counseling Services, Identification, Intervention, Screening Tests, Alcohol Abuse, At Risk Persons, Depression (Psychology), Psychological Patterns, Conceptual Tempo, Addictive Behavior
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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