Nurture-U student mental health longitudinal survey: a study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

University life represents a critical period for young adults, providing opportunities for personal growth and development of coping skills but also posing significant mental health challenges. Recent trends indicate rising mental health concerns among university students, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath. This study aims to address gaps in longitudinal data on student mental health in the UK and to identify risk and protective factors across diverse student populations.

Methods and analysis

The current Nurture-U survey is developed from the U-Flourish biannual survey study piloted at Queen's and Oxford universities in Canada and the UK, respectively. Nurture-U is a longitudinal survey study conducted at five UK universities, aiming to crea

SUBMITTER: Marshall E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11815430 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature