Related Experiment Videos
A systematic review: Students with mental health problems--a growing problem.
Kim Storrie1, Kathy Ahern, Anthony Tuckett
1School of Nursing and Midwifery, The University of Queensland, Ipswich 4305, Queensland, Australia. kim.storrie@uqconnect.edu.au
International Journal of Nursing Practice
|February 18, 2010
Summary
University student mental health issues are rising. This review highlights common problems, support barriers, and recommends improved university-student mental health services and staff training.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Higher Education Studies
- Public Health
Background:
- Increasing prevalence of serious mental illness among university students globally.
- Growing concern regarding the emotional and mental well-being of the student population.
- Need for evidence-based strategies to support student mental health in academic settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review the literature on mental health problems in university students worldwide.
- To identify common issues, support mechanisms, and barriers to care.
- To provide recommendations for enhancing mental health support services in universities.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of 572 identified articles.
- Inclusion criteria applied to select relevant studies.
- Analysis of identified issues, staff responses, help-seeking behaviors, and epidemiological trends.
Main Results:
- Eleven articles met the inclusion criteria for the review.
- Identified key issues include types of mental health problems, staff interventions, barriers to seeking help, and facilitators of help-seeking.
- Epidemiological trends in university student mental health were examined.
Conclusions:
- Enhanced collaboration between universities and external mental health providers is crucial.
- Increased student awareness of available mental health support services is recommended.
- Development of university policies and dedicated personnel with mental health expertise to guide academic staff is essential.
Related Concept Videos
01:30Stress and Mental Health
Chronic stress profoundly affects mental health, significantly influencing mood, behavior, and overall quality of life. Research closely links chronic stress with mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders. Ongoing exposure to stress can lead to physiological and psychological changes, initiating a cycle of emotional distress and maladaptive coping mechanisms.
Individuals with depression often experience challenges in both their personal and professional...
Individuals with depression often experience challenges in both their personal and professional...
01:27Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) serves as the primary classification system for mental health disorders, providing standardized diagnostic criteria for clinicians and researchers. First published by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) in 1952, the DSM has undergone several revisions to reflect evolving psychiatric understanding. The fifth edition, DSM-5, released in 2013, introduced key updates that expanded diagnostic categories and modified diagnostic...
01:24Treatment Strategies for Psychological Disorders
Treatment approaches for psychological disorders fall into three main categories: psychological, biological, and sociocultural. Each approach targets different aspects of mental health, requiring varying levels of education and training.
Psychological therapies focus on modifying emotions, thoughts, and behaviors through talking, interpreting, listening, rewarding, challenging, and modeling. Clinical psychologists, counselors, and social workers commonly practice psychotherapy. Clinical...
Psychological therapies focus on modifying emotions, thoughts, and behaviors through talking, interpreting, listening, rewarding, challenging, and modeling. Clinical psychologists, counselors, and social workers commonly practice psychotherapy. Clinical...
01:13Psychology as a Science
Psychology, as a scientific discipline, aims to understand the mind and behavior through rigorous and systematic methods. The foundation of psychological research is evidence-based, relying heavily on the scientific method to derive and validate knowledge. This structured approach ensures that findings are reliable, valid, and applicable to broader contexts.
The scientific method in psychology involves six critical steps: making observations, formulating hypotheses, conducting tests, analyzing...
The scientific method in psychology involves six critical steps: making observations, formulating hypotheses, conducting tests, analyzing...
01:29Theoretical Approaches to Psychological Disorder
The development of psychological disorders, which are characterized by deviant, maladaptive, and personally distressing behaviors, has been explored through several theoretical approaches.
Biological approach
The biological approach posits that internal, organic factors are the primary causes of such disorders. This perspective emphasizes brain structure and function, genetic predispositions, and neurotransmitter imbalances. For example, schizophrenia has been associated with both genetic...
Biological approach
The biological approach posits that internal, organic factors are the primary causes of such disorders. This perspective emphasizes brain structure and function, genetic predispositions, and neurotransmitter imbalances. For example, schizophrenia has been associated with both genetic...
01:20Psychological Responses to Stress
Psychological responses to stress encompass the various cognitive and emotional reactions individuals experience when faced with challenging or threatening situations, such as a job loss. Prolonged exposure to stressors can disturb emotional balance, increasing negative emotions (e.g., anxiety and sadness) and diminishing positive emotions (e.g., joy and satisfaction). These persistent emotional shifts are associated with an increased risk of both physical illness and mental health issues, such...