Canada's Student Mental Health Network: Protocol for a Comprehensive Program Evaluation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Prevalence estimates for mental health-related problems, including above-average stress, psychological distress, and symptoms of mental illnesses have increased significantly among Canadian postsecondary students. As demand for downstream mental treatment has surpassed many institutions' abilities to deliver timely care, there is a need for innovative upstream supports that foster mental health promotion and mental illness prevention among this population.

Objective

Supported by an extensive network of student volunteers, Canada's Student Mental Health Network is a virtual, one-stop shop for centralized mental health education and evidence-based resources tailored to postsecondary students. This article describes a protocol for the comprehensive evaluation of the

SUBMITTER: Ecclestone A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10337409 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature