Prevalence of mental health problems in Australian university health services

Helen M Stallman; Ian M Shochet

doi:10.1080/00050060902733727

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Prevalence of mental health problems in Australian university health services

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Prevalence of mental health problems in Australian university health services

Helen M Stallman and Ian M Shochet

Australian Psychologist, Vol.44(2), pp.122-127

2009

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/00050060902733727

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Abstract

Academic learning and achievement

Clinical/counselling psychology

Primary care

Stress

University students

General practice patients report greater mental health problems than the general population, and students attending one university health service have reported greater prevalence rates at the end of the academic year. This study assessed the overall prevalence rate of mental health problems in university students using a cross-sectional survey design of 1,168 students from three large, predominantly urban, Australian university health services. Approximately half of the students attending university health services reported elevated levels of psychological distress. The majority of severely distressed students had not sought any professional assistance for mental health problems. While there is scope for general practitioners to take a lead role in the identification of mental health problems in tertiary students, adequate treatment pathways need to be available. Implications for the role of universities in prevention work are discussed.

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Title: Prevalence of mental health problems in Australian university health services
Authors: Helen M Stallman (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
Ian M Shochet (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
Publication details: Australian Psychologist, Vol.44(2), pp.122-127; 6
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Date published: 2009
DOI: 10.1080/00050060902733727
ISSN: 0005-0067; 1742-9544; 0005-0067
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Thompson Institute; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99513807202621
Output Type: Journal article

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