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Opinions of mental illness and help-seeking among college students

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dc.contributor.authorBemowski, Heidi A., author
dc.contributor.authorRosén, Lee A., advisor
dc.date.accessioned2024-03-13T18:50:50Z
dc.date.available2024-03-13T18:50:50Z
dc.date.issued2009
dc.description.abstractLarge numbers of college students that might benefit from university funded mental health services do not seek help. Understanding how certain factors (e.g., gender, type of mental health concern) contribute to opinions of mental illness may be beneficial in improving services. One hundred twenty-four female and 66 male undergraduate students were presented with brief written scenarios describing individuals with various mental illnesses (anxiety, bipolar disorder, bulimia nervosa, depression, relationship problems) based on the DSM-IV. Results support the hypothesis that the various mental illnesses are perceived differently (p < .05). Contrary to predictions, there were no differences between male and female participants, or for the sex of the student described in the scenario.
dc.description.abstractParticipants also reported on utilization of campus services, potential barriers to utilization, and indicated the likelihood of seeking services if offered in additional locations. The majority of students (72.1%) reported utilizing the student health service, while 18.4% of students reported using the counseling center services. Results also indicated that participants were least likely to seek services if offered at the career center or in the residence halls and most likely to utilize services if offered at the health center and the student center. Information regarding previous experiences with and knowledge of mental illness was also gathered. As predicted, knowledge and opinions of mental illness were significantly correlated (p < .01).
dc.description.abstractThe findings of the present study are limited by its small sample size and its low response rate, but useful information is presented in light of these limitations. Suggestions for practical implications are offered and directions for future research are discussed.
dc.format.mediumborn digital
dc.format.mediumdoctoral dissertations
dc.identifierETDF_Bemowski_2009_3374676.pdf
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10217/237579
dc.languageEnglish
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisherColorado State University. Libraries
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dc.subjectcollege students
dc.subjectcounseling center
dc.subjecthelp-seeking
dc.subjectmental health
dc.subjectopinions
dc.subjectsocial psychology
dc.subjectcounseling education
dc.subjectcounseling psychology
dc.titleOpinions of mental illness and help-seeking among college students
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thesis.degree.disciplinePsychology
thesis.degree.grantorColorado State University
thesis.degree.levelDoctoral
thesis.degree.nameDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

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