Mindful scrolling: Exploring whether mindfulness modifies the association between social media engagement and internalizing concerns
Current Psychology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 12, 2025
Язык: Английский
An Investigation Into the Wellbeing and Loneliness of PGR Students and the Effectiveness of Institutional Support Strategies
European Journal of Education,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
60(2)
Опубликована: Март 23, 2025
ABSTRACT
There
is
a
well‐recognised
mental
health
and
wellbeing
crisis
among
the
undergraduate
population
in
UK
higher
education.
However,
of
postgraduate
research
students
(PGRs)
effectiveness
university
strategies
supporting
PGR
are
much
less
understood.
Early
shows
that
PGRs'
impacted
by
their
loneliness.
These
initial
studies
limited;
however,
primarily
considering
loneliness
using
qualitative
approaches
treating
it
as
unidimensional
phenomenon.
Our
study
addresses
these
limitations,
quantitative
approach
to
investigate
impact
(as
multidimensional
phenomenon)
on
institutional
support
wellbeing.
We
conduct
regression
analyses
PGRs,
focusing
components
stress
predictors.
Analysis
demonstrates
social
separately
predict
lower
Further
analysis
reveals
PGRs
who
experience
both
have
additional
declines
Results
also
suggest
typical
used
universities
ineffective
within
community.
Findings
improve
understanding
nature
loneliness,
providing
platform
for
further
work
Язык: Английский
Hidden Signals: An Automated Human Emotion Detection via Micro-Expression Analysis
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025
Язык: Английский
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT NEEDS OF STUDENTS DURING THE WARTIME
Proceedings of the Shevchenko Scientific Society Medical Sciences,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
76(2)
Опубликована: Дек. 27, 2024
Introduction:
The
full-scale
war
initiated
by
russia
on
February
24,
2022,
has
significantly
impacted
the
mental
health
of
Ukrainian
students,
causing
them
considerable
stress.
Objective:
To
assess
need
for
support
and
protection
among
students
during
wartime.
Methods:
Two
online
surveys
were
conducted
in
2022
2023
to
evaluate
students’
health.
questionnaire
covered
sociodemographic
data,
psychological
well-being,
before
war.
Psychodiagnostic
scales
used
included
PC-PTSD-5,
PHQ-9,
GAD-7,
ISI,
SCOFF,
CAGE,
CRAFFT,
PSS.
Multivariate
logistic
regression
analysis
determined
factors
influencing
likelihood
seeking
professional
support.
Six
focus
groups
with
faculty
held
March
–
April
2024
identify
needs
barriers
psychiatric
assistance,
analyzed
using
thematic
(Braun
Clarke,
2006).
Results:
A
significant
number
(69.2%)
showed
signs
deteriorating
due
trauma.
Traumatic
experiences
reported
67.4%
respondents
91.1%
2023.
primary
source
was
family
friends
(39.3%
40.3%
2023).
Many
did
not
seek
(56.6%
54.5%
At
survey
time,
14.7%
(2022)
15.8%
(2023)
indicated
a
help.
Conclusions:
Barriers
stereotypes
that
prevent
from
help
have
been
identified.
Proposals
overcome
stigma
include
psychoeducation,
services,
education,
stress
resilience
programs.
Язык: Английский
Investigating changes in student mental health and help-seeking behaviour after the introduction of new well-being support services at a UK university
BJPsych Open,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
10(3)
Опубликована: Май 1, 2024
Background
Growing
numbers
of
students
now
seek
mental
health
support
from
their
higher
education
providers.
In
response,
a
number
universities
have
invested
in
non-clinical
well-being
services,
but
there
been
few
evaluations
these.
This
research
addresses
critical
gap
the
existing
literature.
Aims
study
examined
impact
introducing
advisers
on
student
and
help-seeking
behaviour
at
large
UK
university.
Method
Survey
data
collected
pre–post
service
introduction
2018
(
n
=
5562)
2019
2637)
measured
prevalence
depression
(Patient
Health
Questionnaire-9),
anxiety
(Generalised
Anxiety
Disorder-7),
low
(Warwick–Edinburgh
Mental
Wellbeing
Scale),
alongside
support-seeking
behaviour.
Logistic
regression
models
investigated
changes
outcome
measures.
Administrative
(2014–2020)
were
used
to
investigate
corresponding
trends
antidepressant
prescribing
onsite
service,
counselling
referrals
course
withdrawal
rates.
Results
Adjusted
suggested
reductions
students’
levels
(odds
ratio
0.86,
95%
CI
0.77–0.96)
0.84,
0.75–0.94)
2019,
not
symptoms
1.05,
0.93–1.17).
Statistical
evidence
showed
reduced
referrals,
with
rates
levelling
off.
Student
perception
availability
accessibility
university
improved.
Conclusions
Our
findings
suggest
model
may
improve
support,
influence
overall
well-being,
reduce
clinical
need.
The
current
was
only
able
examine
over
short
term,
longer
follow-up
is
needed.
Язык: Английский
Creating Mentally Healthy Universities: Lessons from Staff Experiences of Transition through the COVID-19 Pandemic
Social Sciences,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
13(7), С. 343 - 343
Опубликована: Июнь 27, 2024
The
COVID-19
pandemic
generated
unprecedented
challenges
for
educators
world-wide.
University
teaching
staff
were
forced
to
rapidly
adapt
virtual
classrooms
during
lockdown
and
the
return
campus
has
seen
continuing
flux.
Poor
student
mental
wellbeing
is
a
major
concern
although
nascent
digital
health
interventions
can
increase
reach
augment
in-person
services,
research
on
effectiveness
of
still
in
its
infancy.
implementation
hybrid
solutions
challenging
due
complexity
diversity
institutions;
however,
important
lessons
be
learned
from
switch
online
integration
technologies
transition
process.
This
paper
explores
experiences
through
using
interpretive
phenomenological
analysis
(IPA).
Semi-structured
interviews
conducted
with
three
academics
English
universities.
Analysis
yielded
four
group
experiential
themes:
Transition
was
traumatic
process;
Relationships
as
source
support
strain;
Opportunities
learning
growth;
Surviving
inspiring
environment.
Key
findings
revealed
working
presented
unique
stressors,
while
relationships
pivotal
navigating
healthy
personal
development.
Findings
inform
guidance
including
pathways
whole
community.
Язык: Английский
Implementing a mental health app intervention in a university setting: multi-methods evaluation study
Deleted Journal,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Сен. 14, 2024
Purpose
The
number
of
university
students
seeking
mental
health
support
is
rapidly
increasing.
To
provide
additional
psychological
to
accessing
well-being
services,
this
study
aimed
pilot
a
Web
application
(app)
called
Orpheus®.
Design/methodology/approach
Guided
by
student
consultations,
multi-methods
approach
was
adopted,
including
an
examination
in-app
data,
chart
reviews
routinely
collected
information
and
interviews
with
practitioners.
Usage
data
were
analysed
descriptively.
Changes
in
outcomes
examined
using
means,
standard
deviations
reliable
change
indices
for
anxiety
depression
scores.
Inductive
deductive
thematic
analysis
conducted
on
qualitative
from
staff
feedback.
Findings
A
total
26
registered
account
39
completed
app
visits.
On
37
the
(94.9%)
occasions,
reported
reductions
intensity
unwanted
negative
emotions.
Statistically
significant
average
pooled
scores
observed.
Of
15
who
pre-
post-routine
outcome
measures,
between
20%
60%
showed
meaningful
symptom
improvements.
Students
that
helpful
easy
set
up
use,
no
adverse
events.
Practitioners
highlighted
barriers
facilitators
related
technology
features,
situational
contexts
individual
differences.
Originality/value
Integrating
Orpheus
real-world
settings
resulted
promising
implementation
processes,
potential
future
uptake
positive
outcomes.
However,
ongoing
research,
training
testing
are
needed
further
improve
processes
digital
interventions.
Язык: Английский