What Evidence from Research Tells Us: Addressing Mental Health Needs for Postsecondary Students. Research Spotlight

Autor/inn/en	Kwakye, Isaac; Kibort-Crocker, Emma
Institution	Washington Student Achievement Council
Titel	What Evidence from Research Tells Us: Addressing Mental Health Needs for Postsecondary Students. Research Spotlight
Quelle	(2020), (6 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
Schlagwörter	COVID-19; Pandemics; Postsecondary Education; College Students; Student Needs; Mental Health; Low Income Students; Socioeconomic Influences; Racial Bias; Ethnicity; Social Bias; Cultural Relevance; Access to Health Care; Well Being; Intervention; Evidence Based Practice; School Closing; Distance Education; Mental Disorders + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Post-secondary education; Tertiäre Bildung; Collegestudent; Psychohygiene; Sozioökonomischer Faktor; Racial discrimination; Rassismus; Ethnizität; Well-being; Wellness; Wohlbefinden; School closings; Schule; Schließung; Schließung (von Schulen); Distance study; Distance learning; Fernunterricht; Mental illness; Geisteskrankheit
Abstract	As students navigate the many challenges of higher education, compounded by the disruption of the COVID-19 crisis, mental health is a key issue that can impact their academic and personal success. A growing body of evidence shows that a significant portion of postsecondary students experience mental health issues. Some students are more commonly affected by mental health issues than others. Racial discrimination, mental health stigma, and a lack of culturally relevant support services contribute to poorer mental health and lower utilization of services (Volpe, n.d.). Consequently, the prevalence of depression is higher among students of color than White students. There is also a higher prevalence of all mental health issues among students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds (Healthy Minds Network, 2020). These disparities have been further exacerbated during the COVID-19 crisis. Providing mental health services to postsecondary students can help reduce stigma and improve student well-being. In considering programs and interventions to help students with mental health, it is critical to allow data and research to inform solutions. The evidence-based practices presented in this Research Spotlight have been rigorously evaluated and proven effective for addressing mental health issues among postsecondary students. Some of these programs can be implemented in a remote learning environment. Additionally, some emerging strategies have shown promising indications of helping during the COVID-19 pandemic. Prioritizing students' health and well-being is a key component of ensuring continued access and success in higher education. (ERIC).
Anmerkungen	Washington Student Achievement Council. P.O. Box 43430, Olympia, WA 98504. Tel: 360-753-7800; E-mail: info@wsac.wa.gov; Web site: http://www.wsac.wa.gov
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01