Improving Mental Health on College Campuses: Perspectives of Indian College Students

Wasil, Akash R.; Malhotra, Tanvi; Nandakumar, Nivedita; Tuteja, Nandita; DeRubeis, Robert J.; Stewart, Rebecca E.; Bhatia, Avantika

doi:10.1016/j.beth.2021.09.004

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“…However, the educated younger generation having access to lot of information on the internet may have contributed to their overall better awareness on this topic (Pretorius et al, 2019). The findings also highlight the need to create more awareness among youth to encourage help-seeking behavior, which has been underscored in previous literature about campaigns being done to minimize the stigma around it (Gaiha et al, 2021;Wasil et al, 2022).…”

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Perceptions about positive mental health among university students from Southern India: An occupational perspective

Divecha,

Acharya

2023

British Journal of Occupational Therapy

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Introduction: Positive mental health (PMH) is essential for a healthy and fulfilling life. Lack of it may lead to increased negative thoughts and the use of unhealthy coping mechanisms. This study aimed to explore university students’ perceptions of PMH from an occupational perspective. Method: Six online focus groups with participants recruited through purposive sampling were conducted among university students in southern India. A semi-structured interview guide facilitated the data collection. Thematic analysis was done for the transcribed data. Results: Two themes emerged from the data: “No health without mental health” and “action plan for mental health.” The findings reflected participants’ understanding of mental health and its relation to socio-emotional wellbeing, positive state of mind, and productivity. They described the use of various personal strategies including certain occupations for mental health promotion. Conclusion: The findings suggest that students were mindful of the significance of the presence or absence of PMH. They valued the role of daily habits and routines in maintaining PMH. Future intervention programs for PMH can be developed by integrating an occupational perspective.

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Perceptions about positive mental health among university students from Southern India: An occupational perspective

Divecha,

Acharya

2023

British Journal of Occupational Therapy

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“…Academic and social stressors contribute to mental health. 44 - 46 In this study, 62% of the students were working, and some were working in the hospital, where they were often shorthanded. Our results reflected collective intellectual, physical, and emotional fatigue.…”

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“…49 Participants responded that they need time to manage physical health and strategies for self-care, such as breaks, PA, and sleep hygiene. 44,46 Our findings revealed that students want to learn more about stress alleviating strategies and MBPA intervention to support personal growth.…”

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“I Felt Grounded and Clear-Headed”: Qualitative Exploration of a Mind-Body Physical Activity Intervention on Stress Among College Students During COVID-19

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The COVID-19 pandemic affected college students’ overall health. The aims of this qualitative inquiry were to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the effectiveness of the mind-body physical activity (MBPA) intervention and to explore the MBPA intervention experiences through the use of journals and photographs (photovoice) of a purposeful sample of 21 college students during the COVID-19 pandemic. An inductive qualitative process was used to explore the data that emerged from photovoice images and journals. Students’ experiences were encapsulated in 6 key themes: (1) holistic individual well-being; (2) physical activity as a matter of necessity; (3) mind-body physical activity intervention impacts; (4) broadening strategies for adapting and reacting; (5) systemic effect of stress management changes; and (6) perceiving causes of stress. Participants reflected collective intellectual, physical, and emotional fatigue as obstacles and perceived stress. The quality of COVID-19 related perspectives and stressful experiences are defined from traumatic and overwhelming to higher than normal. Findings from this study contribute to our understanding of the distinctive factors of the COVID-19 era among college students. Health educators should consider the implementation of multilevel and multicomponent MBPA interventions, and our findings highlight the utility of supporting higher education students in a meaningful way.

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“…This reinforces the importance of mental health initiatives in educational institutions. Wasil et al (2022) in their study illustrated, through 3 questions, how open-ended surveys can be a useful and feasible way to gather input from students in low-and middle-income countries. The present study incorporated a similar strategy of asking 4 open-ended questions related to happiness.…”

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Perceived Wellbeing, Happiness, and Related Challenges among Indian College Students

Reddy

2023

Psychol Stud

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The present study aimed to examine the conceptualisation and determinants of happiness among Indian college students and identify areas in which they require help. The sample consisted of 362 students in the age group of 18 to 30 years (M age = 20.9, SD age = 2.25) from two locations in North and South India. Online forms, including the Satisfaction with Life Scale (Diener et al., 1985), Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (Watson et al. in J Pers Soc Psychol 54:1063–1070, 1998) and a qualitative survey, were used to collect the data. Results indicated that participants from institutions that offered mental health initiatives reported higher well-being than those who did not. Findings from the qualitative survey suggest that most participants conceptualised happiness in terms of need for satisfaction and well-being. The responses also indicated that leisure activities and time spent with the family determined the participants’ happiness. Concerns related to interpersonal relationships made the participants unhappy, and most of them were willing to seek help in this regard. Factors beyond immediate self and interpersonal networks had a limited role in participants’ perceived happiness and unhappiness. Study findings could guide the development of customised mental health and well-being promotion initiatives to meet the needs of Indian college students.

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Improving Mental Health on College Campuses: Perspectives of Indian College Students

Abstract: Improving mental health on college campuses: Perspectives of Indian college students. Behavior Therapy.

Cited by 13 publications

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Perceptions about positive mental health among university students from Southern India: An occupational perspective

Perceptions about positive mental health among university students from Southern India: An occupational perspective

“I Felt Grounded and Clear-Headed”: Qualitative Exploration of a Mind-Body Physical Activity Intervention on Stress Among College Students During COVID-19

Perceived Wellbeing, Happiness, and Related Challenges among Indian College Students

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