Mental Health Awareness

Title : Mental Health Awareness

Authors (F4)

Aryan Choudhary

Jayesh Kumar Choudhary

Disha Kshetija

            Prasad Gulve             

 

Introduction

Mental health awareness involves understanding mental health issues, their symptoms, and their societal impact, while promoting access to care and reducing stigma. This survey aims to assess mental health awareness among college students, focusing on their knowledge of available resources and comfort discussing mental health. The study analyzes how students perceive mental health and the support systems available to them, based on survey findings. Ultimately, this research seeks to better understand students’ attitudes and behaviors related to mental well-being.

Objective

To understand the underlying issue of mental health stigma and its impact on help-seeking behaviors, and to explore how mental health awareness programs can effectively reduce misconceptions, improve mental health literacy, and encourage open discussions across diverse demographic groups. This research aims to identify strategies that promote better mental well-being and support systems.

Literature Review

“Mental Health Awareness and Advocacy (MHAA) for Youth: An evaluation of a college-based mental health literacy curriculum“ by Ty B. Aller , Elizabeth B. Fauth , Ryan B. Seedall in 2021. The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the MHAA curriculum in improving college students’ mental health literacy, comparing different modalities, and assessing its impact on mental health outcomes. It will also explore factors that may influence the curriculum’s effectiveness. [1]

“Mental Health Education, Awareness and Stigma Regarding Mental Illness Among College Students” by Young R. Shim1*, Rebecca Eaker1, Junkoo Park2 IN 2022. The study found that a mental health education course significantly improved college students’ awareness of mental health and reduced stigma associated with mental illness. This suggests that mental health education can be an effective tool to raise awareness and reduce stigma on college campuses. However, the study was limited by its use of a specific course and small sample size. Overall, it provides valuable evidence for the positive impact of mental health education on college students.[2]

Data Collection

The following questions were framed on a Likert scale with the help of Google form and students of ITM were surveyed.

  1. I was aware of available resources.
  2. I felt comfortable discussing mental health with peers.
  3. My college provided adequate support for academic stress.
  4. I was proactive in managing my mental health.
  5. I participated in stress-relief activities.

Data Analysis

We got a total of 102 responses. And for every question Mean, Std. Deviation, Std. Error and Z Scores were calculated to analyze the data.

Table 1

Statistics

Q1

Q2

Q3

Q4

Q5

Mean

      3.36

      3.37

      2.84

     3.51

    3.25

SD

      0.93

      0.97

      1.17

     1.06

    0.98

SE

      0.09

      0.10

      0.12

     0.10

    0.10

Z

      3.93

      3.86

     -1.36

     4.86

    2.62

RESULT

Agree

Agree

Disagree

Agree

Agree

Conclusion

  1. Students agree that they were aware of available resources.
  2. Students agree that they were comfortable discussing mental health with peers.
  3. Students disagree about college providing adequate support for academic stress.
  4. Students agree about being proactive in managing their mental health.
  5. Students agree that they participate in stress – relief activities.

References

[1] Aller, T. B., Fauth, E. B., & Seedall, R. B. (2023). Mental Health Awareness and Advocacy (MHAA) for Youth: An evaluation of a college-based mental health literacy curriculum. Journal of American College Health.

[2] Shim YR, Eaker R, Park J. Mental Health Education, Awareness and Stigma regarding Mental Illness among College Students. J Ment Health Clin Psychol (2022) 6(2): 6-15.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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