ArticleBJPsych open2022
Key questions: research priorities for student mental health.
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One-on-one and Group-based Physical Activity Intervention Compared to a Wait-list Control for Post-secondary Student Mental Health and Well-being: A 3-arm Parallel Randomized Controlled Trial
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13 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
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Abstract
backgroundThe high prevalence of mental distress among university students is gaining academic, policy and public attention. As the volume of research into student mental health increases, it is important to involve students to ensure that the evidence produced can translate into meaningful improvements.
aimsFor the first time, we consult UK students about their research priorities on student mental health.
methodThis priority setting exercise involved current UK university students who were asked to submit three research questions relating to student mental health. Responses were aggregated into themes through content analysis and considered in the context of existing research. Students were involved throughout the project, including inception, design, recruitment, analysis and dissemination.
resultsUK university students (N = 385) submitted 991 questions, categorised into seven themes: epidemiology, causes and risk factors, academic factors and work-life balance, sense of belonging, intervention and services, mental health literacy and consequences. Across themes, respondents highlighted the importance of understanding the experience of minority groups.
conclusionsStudents are interested in understanding the causes and consequences of poor mental health at university, across academic and social domains. They would like to improve staff and students' knowledge about mental health, and have access to evidence-based support. Future research should take a broad lens to evaluate interventions; considering how services are designed and delivered, and investigating institutional and behavioural barriers to accessibility, including how this varies across different groups within the student population.
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