Factors that influence mental health of university and college students in the UK: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Worsening mental health of students in higher education is a public policy concern and the impact of measures to reduce transmission of COVID-19 has heightened awareness of this issue. Preventing poor mental health and supporting positive mental wellbeing needs to be based on an evidence informed understanding what factors influence the mental health of students.

Objectives

To identify factors associated with mental health of students in higher education.

Methods

We undertook a systematic review of observational studies that measured factors associated with student mental wellbeing and poor mental health. Extensive searches were undertaken across five databases. We included studies undertaken in the UK and published within the last decade (2010-2020). Due t

SUBMITTER: Campbell F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9484851 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature