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Understanding the Treatment Disparities in Canadian College Students Experiencing Mental Health Problems: A
Julia Pei1, Joseph Puyat2, R Michael Krausz2
1Department of Psychiatry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Summary
Sociodemographic factors significantly impact mental health treatment access for Canadian college students. Disparities in perceived need and service use highlight the need for targeted interventions to ensure equitable care.
Area of Science:
- Mental Health Research
- Sociology
- Public Health
Background:
- Mental health challenges are prevalent among college students.
- Understanding sociodemographic disparities in mental health treatment is crucial for equitable care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate sociodemographic disparities in mental health treatment seeking among Canadian college students.
- To quantify disparities at the stages of perceived need and service use.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of survey data from 8,581 Canadian college students (World Mental Health International College Student initiative).
- Used multivariable logistic regression to assess associations between sociodemographics and mental health treatment seeking.
- Investigated gender, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, age, international status, parental education, and financial stress.
Main Results:
- 30.4% of students met criteria for a 12-month mental health condition.
- 78.7% perceived a need for treatment, while 40.2% used services.
- Disparities arose from perceived need (gender, sexual orientation) and structural barriers (age, international status, financial stress), with race/ethnicity and parental education affected by both.
Conclusions:
- Sociodemographic disparities in mental health treatment access are evident at multiple stages of the care pathway.
- Attitudinal and structural barriers contribute to these disparities, varying by demographic group.
- Targeted interventions are essential to promote equitable mental health care for all students.
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