Mental Health Services for Students at Postsecondary Institutions: A National Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Although the high prevalence of mental health issues among postsecondary students is well documented, comparatively little is known about the adequacy, accessibility, and adherence to best practices of mental health services (MHSs)/initiatives on postsecondary campuses. We evaluated existing mental health promotion, identification, and intervention initiatives at postsecondary institutions across Canada, expanding on our previous work in one Canadian province.

Methods

A 54-question online survey was sent to potential respondents (mainly front-line workers dealing directly with students [e.g., psychologists/counsellors, medical professionals]) at Canada's publicly funded postsecondary institutions. Data were analyzed overall and according to institutional size (smal

SUBMITTER: Jaworska N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5564891 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature