Mental Health Literacy Among Tertiary Education Students: Perspectives From University Students And Educators

Soo, Yue Yin (2024) Mental Health Literacy Among Tertiary Education Students: Perspectives From University Students And Educators. Masters thesis, Universiti Sains Malaysia.

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Abstract

University students’ perspectives on mental health issues remain scarce despite the growing prevalence of mental illness among this population. Using a qualitative approach, this thesis explored students' perceptions and beliefs about mental health and mental illness, mental health help-seeking, as well as educators' perspectives on students' mental health literacy and their roles and challenges in supporting students' mental health. Virtual or face-to-face interviews using a semi-structured interview guide were conducted independently among university students and educators between December 2021 to July 2022. All interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed using thematic analysis. Sixteen university students and twelve educators were interviewed. Most student informants related mental health to an individual's thoughts, emotions and behaviours, while a minority equated 'mental health' with 'mental illness'. Students perceived socio-environmental factors as the primary cause of mental illness. Nearly all informants expressed positive attitudes and willingness to help people with mental illness.

Item Type: Thesis (Masters)
Subjects: R Medicine > RS Pharmacy and materia medica > RS1-441 Pharmacy and materia medica
Divisions: Pusat Pengajian Sains Farmasi (School of Pharmacy) > Thesis
Depositing User: Mr Mohammad Harish Sabri
Date Deposited: 24 Jun 2025 02:09
Last Modified: 24 Jun 2025 02:09
URI: http://eprints.usm.my/id/eprint/62555

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