University student mental health before and after implementation of a mental health strategy: a repeated cross-sectional study from Australia.

ABSTRACT: Studies have consistently indicated that university students are at risk of experiencing poor mental health. This study analysed survey waves at an Australian university in 2019 and 2022 preceding and following implementation of a student mental health strategy to evaluate progress on supporting student mental health. Key indicators for mental health and wellbeing; diversity and inclusion; and risk and protective factors for psychological distress were assessed. Regression analyses examined change between survey waves and risk and protective factors within waves. For mental health measures, the findings demonstrate that in 2022 more students found university stressful while no improvement was seen for risk of mental illness, wellbeing, and coping. Students were also less able to identify a

SUBMITTER: Kavanagh SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12613158 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature