College Students’ eMental Health Literacy and Risk of Diagnosis with Mental Health Disorders

Cormier, Eileen; Park, Hyejin; Schluck, Glenna

doi:10.3390/healthcare10122406

Cited by 8 publications

(3 citation statements)

References 48 publications

(69 reference statements)

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…However, the results are not consistent with the results of Cormier et al [23] who reported desired levels of mental health literacy among students. Considering the higher level of mental health literacy among students with older years [23], it could be said that the presence of graduate students and students with higher educational levels, as well as the use of different tools to measure mental health literacy, could be possible reasons for the difference between the results of the two studies.…”

Section: Discussioncontrasting

confidence: 99%

Mental health literacy and the prevalence of depression among college students: a cross- sectional study in Iran

Panahi,

Moghadam,

Pakdaman

et al. 2024

Preprint

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Background and objectives: Considering the high prevalence of depression among students and the fact that the factors that cause depression among students play a significant role in its prevention and control, and also considering the important role of mental health literacy in depression incidence, this study aimed at determining the relationship between mental health literacy and the prevalence of depression among students. method In a descriptive-analytical cross-sectional study, 270 students of Qaenat Faculty of Medical Sciences, Iran, were selected to participate in the study in the second semester of 2023–2024 through simple random sampling. The data were collected through demographic and background characteristics, depression (Beck Questionnaire), and mental health literacy questionnaires (MHLQ). The data were analyzed using SPSS 23 software and descriptive statistics and regression. Results Mental health literacy was at an average level in the students. Also, the results showed that 67.7% (180 people) were free of depression and the prevalence of mild, moderate, and severe depression was 15% (40 people), 9.8% (26 people), and 7.5% (20 people) respectively among them. The results showed that mental health literacy, having a history of depression, and doing physical activity were effective factors in the prevalence of depression. Conclusion The prevalence of depression was higher among students with insufficient levels of mental health literacy, having a history of depression, and those with insufficient physical activity. Therefore, it is suggested to pay more attention to such students in designing educational programs to prevent depression among them.

show abstract

Section: Discussioncontrasting

confidence: 99%

Mental health literacy and the prevalence of depression among college students: a cross- sectional study in Iran

Panahi,

Moghadam,

Pakdaman

et al. 2024

Preprint

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Leftover drug at home also provides easy access when one experiences similar symptoms [25]. This is concerning because self-medication can lead to serious consequences [26].…”

Section: Mishra Et Almentioning

confidence: 99%

A Cross-Sectional Study to Assess the Pattern of Self-Medication Used for Diarrhea Among Medical Students in Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital of Central India

MISHRA,

TIWARI,

SHINDE

et al. 2024

Asian J Pharm Clin Res

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Objective: The objective of the study is to assess the drug usage pattern, personal hygiene, and sanitation practices among day scholars and hosteller medical students. Methods: A questionnaire-based cross-sectional study was conducted at MGM Medical College and M.Y. Hospital, Indore. Undergraduate and postgraduate medical students who experienced episodes of diarrhea in the past 6 months were included in the study. Diarrhea occurring due to organic causes was excluded. Data were collected using a Google or physical form and were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results: 254 students who suffered from diarrhea in the past 6 months participated in the study, out of which 56% were hostellers. Commonly used drugs were ofloxacin, metronidazole, etc. 50.2% of them took self-medication; the majority of them were hostellers. Students were found to eat outside at least once a week. Personal hygiene and sanitation were more compromised among hostellers than day scholars. Conclusion: Personal hygiene and sanitation practices should be improved among medical students, especially hostel students. These students, despite being from medical backgrounds, still take irrational medication. Therefore, there is a need for increased awareness regarding drug usage, and self-medication should be discouraged.

show abstract

“…Studies on eMHL have primarily focused on younger populations. For instance, Cormier et al [ 18 ] found a close relationship between low eMHL and an increased risk of mental health problems. Another study on young adults found that those with low eMHL are at high risk of experiencing a mental health disorder [ 19 ].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Age Differences in Electronic Mental Health Literacy: Qualitative Study

Xu,

Tian,

Zhu

et al. 2024

J Med Internet Res

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Background Electronic mental health literacy (eMHL) is critical for accessing and effectively using digital mental health resources. However, there is a paucity of research on how eMHL varies across age groups. Objective This study aimed to investigate differences in eMHL among young, middle-aged, and older adults; provide insights into the needs, behaviors, and attitudes of different age groups in relation to digital mental health resources; and ultimately, inform the improvement of mental health services. Methods A qualitative investigation was conducted to examine the differences in eMHL across different age demographics in the Chinese population in 2023. The study sample comprised 3 distinct age groups: 18-34 years, 35-64 years, and 65 years and older. Participants were recruited through purposive sampling to ensure a diverse representation of the population. Data were collected through semistructured one-on-one interviews, which allowed for in-depth exploration of individual experiences and perceptions. The gathered data were subsequently subjected to rigorous thematic analysis to enable the identification and interpretation of recurring patterns and themes. Results The principal outcomes derived from these interviews were synthesized into 5 distinct dimensions: emotional needs, use of digital mental health resources, assessment of digital mental health information, engagement with social media to regulate emotions, and coping strategies. These dimensions were uniformly observed across the 3 age groups. Conclusions We identified differences in knowledge, skills, and attitudes regarding the use of web-based information for managing mental health problems between the 3 age groups. The findings highlight the importance of age-specific strategies for improving eMHL.

show abstract

College Students’ eMental Health Literacy and Risk of Diagnosis with Mental Health Disorders

Cited by 8 publications

References 48 publications

Mental health literacy and the prevalence of depression among college students: a cross- sectional study in Iran

Mental health literacy and the prevalence of depression among college students: a cross- sectional study in Iran

A Cross-Sectional Study to Assess the Pattern of Self-Medication Used for Diarrhea Among Medical Students in Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital of Central India

Age Differences in Electronic Mental Health Literacy: Qualitative Study

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About