Mental Health, Mental Illness, and Stigma Among Undergraduate College Students
Poster Number
101
College
College of Arts and Sciences
Department
Social Work
Abstract
This research study focuses on mental health, mental illness, and stigma and how they are experienced by college students. This research is important because undergraduate college students face many challenges, and their mental health often goes by the wayside. The goal of this research is to learn more about the mental health needs of undergraduate college students. This and related research have the potential to improve mental health resources and treatment and diminish stigma associated with mental illness. Participants in this quantitative study responded to questions and prompts via an online survey. Findings related to the participants’ experiences of mental health, mental illness, and stigma are discussed.
Honors Thesis Committee
Kori Bloomquist, Ph.D.; Wendy Sellers, Ph.D.; and Cynthia Forrest, Ph.D.
Start Date
20-4-2018 2:15 PM
End Date
20-4-2018 4:15 PM
Mental Health, Mental Illness, and Stigma Among Undergraduate College Students
Richardson Ball Room (DIGS)
This research study focuses on mental health, mental illness, and stigma and how they are experienced by college students. This research is important because undergraduate college students face many challenges, and their mental health often goes by the wayside. The goal of this research is to learn more about the mental health needs of undergraduate college students. This and related research have the potential to improve mental health resources and treatment and diminish stigma associated with mental illness. Participants in this quantitative study responded to questions and prompts via an online survey. Findings related to the participants’ experiences of mental health, mental illness, and stigma are discussed.
