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Szeto, Andrew C. H.; Henderson, Laura; Lindsay, Brittany L.; Knaak, Stephanie; Dobson, Keith S. – Journal of American College Health, 2023
Objective: Worsening student mental health, along with more complex mental illness presentation and increased access to campus mental health services, has led to a mental health "crisis" on campuses. One way to address student mental health needs may be through mental health programs which have been found to increase resiliency and…
Descriptors: Resilience (Psychology), Mental Disorders, Social Bias, College Students
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Zare, Somayeh; Kaveh, Mohammad Hossein; Ghanizadeh, Ahmad; Asadollahi, Abdolrahim; Nazari, Mahin – Health Education Journal, 2021
Background and objective: Considering the worldwide increase in mental health problems among adolescents and the hypothetical positive impact of mental health literacy (MHL) on mental health promotive behaviours, this study examined the effect of a MHL intervention in a sample of Iranian high school students. Design: Educational intervention with…
Descriptors: Mental Health, Females, Knowledge Level, Health Behavior
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Hartman, Leah I.; Michel, Natalie M.; Winter, Ariella; Young, Rebecca E.; Flett, Gordon L.; Goldberg, Joel O. – Canadian Journal of School Psychology, 2013
Despite the prevalence of mental health problems, society continues to stigmatize and discriminate against people with mental illness and in particular, schizophrenia. Among the negative consequences of stigma, is that some individuals with mental illness internalize negative stereotypes about themselves, referred to as self-stigma, which is…
Descriptors: Mental Health, Youth, Mental Disorders, Self Esteem
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Sharp, William; Hargrove, David S.; Johnson, Laura; Deal, William P. – Journal of College Student Development, 2006
The current study assessed the impact of a brief psychoeducational intervention on participants' attitudes toward seeking professional psychological help. The 40-minute intervention focused on dispelling myths and stigmas associated with mental illness, modifying expectations about psychotherapy effectiveness, and providing students with…
Descriptors: Mental Health, Mental Health Programs, Health Education, Help Seeking