A comparison of mental health literacy, attitudes, and help-seeking intentions among domestic and international tertiary students
A comparison of mental health literacy, attitudes, and help-seeking intentions among domestic and international tertiary students
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DOI：
10.1080/03069885.2018.1459473
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发表时间：
2019-01-02
影响因子：
1.2
通讯作者：
Casey, Leanne M.
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作者：
Clough, Bonnie A.;Nazareth, Sonia M.;Casey, Leanne M.
Limited research has examined distress or help-seeking knowledge and attitudes among international students. The aim of this study was to examine psychological distress, mental health literacy (MHL), and help-seeking attitudes and intentions among a sample of domestic and international tertiary students. The sample comprised 357 domestic and international tertiary students. Participants completed an online questionnaire package, with measures relating to distress, MHL, help-seeking attitudes, and help-seeking intentions. International student status was predictive of lower scores on MHL, help-seeking attitudes, and help-seeking intentions for suicidal ideation. Student group was not predictive of help-seeking intentions for emotional problems or psychological distress, but international students had lower help-seeking intentions for suicidal ideation. Educational interventions targeting MHL and help-seeking attitudes and intentions among international students may be required to improve help-seeking behaviours.
