The feasibility and effectiveness of a novel online mental health literacy course in supporting university student mental health: a pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is a need for effective universal approaches to promote and support university student mental health that are scalable and sustainable. In this pilot study we assess the feasibility and acceptability of a fully-digitalized, comprehensive mental health literacy course co-created with and tailored to the needs of undergraduate students. We also explore preliminary associations with mental health and positive behaviour change.

Methods

An accredited online mental health literacy course was developed using state-of-the-art pedagogical principles and a reverse mentorship approach. The course was offered as an interdisciplinary undergraduate elective. Students completed an online survey before and after the 12-week course that collected demographic information and

SUBMITTER: King N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9338643 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature