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  • Medical Education

Background:

  • Mental health literacy (MHL) equips individuals to manage mental health. University health students face unique challenges, necessitating tailored support.
  • Stigma reduction, resilience promotion, and coping strategies are key benefits of enhanced MHL for students.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate MHL levels among Portuguese university health students.
  • To explore the connection between MHL, academic life, and psychosocial factors.
  • To pinpoint knowledge deficits and educational requirements for a focused MHL intervention.

Main Methods:

  • A convergent parallel mixed-methods design was employed.
  • Quantitative data were gathered via an online cross-sectional survey.
  • Qualitative data were collected through focus groups, with subsequent separate and integrated analyses.

Main Results:

  • The study included 24 health students (75% female, mean age 25.5).
  • Significant differences in MHL domains were observed based on sex and mental health history.
  • A negative correlation was found between MHL and academic environment satisfaction (r = -0.571).

Conclusions:

  • Integrated methodological approaches are vital for understanding MHL in undergraduate health students.
  • Targeted MHL interventions are essential for enhancing student well-being and reducing academic distress.