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Development and initial validation of the Symptoms and Assets Screening Scale
Andrew Downs1, Laura A Boucher, Duncan G Campbell
1a Department of Psychology , University of Portland , Portland , Oregon.
Journal of American College Health : J of ACH
|August 27, 2014
Summary
The Symptoms and Assets Screening Scale (SASS) effectively screens college students for mental health issues. This brief tool identifies prevalent problems, with 59% reporting symptoms but only 9.7% receiving treatment.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Mental Health Screening
- Higher Education
Background:
- College students face significant mental health challenges.
- Existing screening tools may not adequately capture the spectrum of issues.
- Early identification of mental health concerns is crucial for student well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate the Symptoms and Assets Screening Scale (SASS).
- To assess the reliability and validity of the SASS in a college student population.
- To evaluate the SASS's potential for screening prevalent mental health problems.
Main Methods:
- 758 college students participated in the study.
- Participants completed the SASS and other established mental health measures.
- Test-retest reliability was assessed with a subset of 259 students.
Main Results:
- The SASS demonstrated good reliability and validity.
- The scale effectively measures constructs similar to established instruments.
- 59% of students reported mental health problems, but only 9.7% were in treatment.
Conclusions:
- The SASS is a brief and effective screening instrument for college students.
- It has the potential to identify prevalent mental health concerns.
- The SASS can aid in early detection and intervention for student mental health.
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