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Publication Date: 2020-Oct
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Storm, Stress, Silence: A Focus Group Examination of Mental Health Culture and Challenges among Graduate Students Currently or Previously Experiencing Depression
Siegel, Jason T.; Keeler, Amanda
Journal of College Counseling, v23 n3 p207-220 Oct 2020
The current study explored depression, help-seeking, and academic struggles among graduate students. Focus groups were conducted with graduate students who self-reported currently or previously experiencing depression. Mental health, help-seeking, and campus mental health culture were discussed. Participants described the emergence or reemergence of mental health challenges. Although some reported feeling comfortable discussing depression with friends, participants noted minimal institutional openness about mental health, being expected to be mentally and physically exhausted, and fear of stigmatization.
Descriptors: Graduate Students, Depression (Psychology), Help Seeking, School Culture, Barriers, College Role, Fatigue (Biology), Social Bias, Stress Variables
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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