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Lived experiences of mental health in higher education

A comparative analysis of determinants to supports and services

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ID9054445
AuthorsSondra M Stegenga (0000-0002-3873-1488), James Sinclair (0000-0002-6682-2141), Christen Knowles (0000-0003-0073-3100), Sloan O Storie (0000-0003-3981-1794), John R Seeley (0000-0002-5320-7510)
Year2021
Volume91
Issue6
Pages738-750
Publication date2021-01-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueAmerican Journal of Orthopsychiatry (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0002-9432 • E-ISSN: 1939-0025
PublisherAmerican Psychological Association (APA) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1037/ort0000575
PMID34323573
OpenAlexW3185712834
LanguageEN
Citations received2

Due to increasing incidence of mental health challenges in college students and its relation to poorer student outcomes (e.g., recruitment, retention, graduation), higher education institutions have turned their attention toward the needs of students experiencing mental health challenges (Collins & Mowbray, 2005). In attempts to ameliorate poorer student outcomes, some states have investigated the impact of mental health on those enrolled in higher education as well as the needs for supports and services for those impacted (e.g., Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission [OHECC], Office of Academic Policy and Authorization, 2018). However, despite these initiatives, limited empirical research is available related to the lived experiences of individuals with mental health challenges in higher education settings; including the supports and barriers they may experience while navigating these complex settings. This study begins to address this knowledge gap by using qualitative content analysis to examine and compare key stakeholder lived experiences related to mental health challenges in higher education, including the similarities and differences regarding service and support needs, determinants to usage (support and barriers), and recommendations for future research and improving the continuum of care. Considerations for policy, practice, and future research are provided. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2021 APA, all rights reserved)

Environmental health · Mental health · Psychiatry · Health and Well-being Studies · Healthcare Systems and Public Health · Medicine · Psychology · Resilience and Mental Health

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Unique citing works2
Citations per year0,67
Citation span2023 - 2025 (3)
Citation velocityrecent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 2

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