A systematic review of peer support interventions for student mental health and well-being in higher education.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Higher education institutions (HEIs) are seeking effective ways to address the rising demand for student mental health services. Peer support is widely considered a viable option to increase service capacity; however, there are no agreed definitions of peer support, making it difficult to establish its impact on student mental health and well-being.

Aims

This systematic review aims to better understand and evaluate peer support in HEIs.

Method

Five databases, OpenGrey and Grey Matters were searched in May 2021. Included studies were quantitative, longitudinal (with and without a control) or cross-sectional with a control. The vote-counting method was used for synthesis. The risk of bias was assessed with the National Institutes of Health Quality Assessment

SUBMITTER: Pointon-Haas J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10755562 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature