Student Mental Health in UK Higher Education Institutions: Protocol for a Scoping Review of Trends, Gaps, and Research Directions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is growing concern about the mental health of students in higher education institutions (HEIs) across the United Kingdom. Increasingly diverse student populations, the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic, and variations in policies and service provision across the 4 UK nations have highlighted the need for a comprehensive understanding of student mental health. Current literature remains fragmented, with limited synthesis comparing national contexts. This protocol outlines a scoping review to systematically map the evidence base, identify key research gaps, and inform future research priorities and interventions.

Objective

The primary aim is to identify and map existing research on student mental health in UK HEIs. Specific objectives include exploring how stude

SUBMITTER: Cogan N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12332455 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature