A comparison of mental health literacy, attitudes, and help-seeking intentions among domestic and international tertiary students
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Nazareth, Sonia M
Day, Jamin J
Casey, Leanne M
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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.
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British Journal of Guidance and Counselling
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© 2018 Taylor & Francis. This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in British Journal of Guidance and Counselling, available online: https://doi.org/10.1080/03069885.2018.1459473
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Specialist studies in education
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Psychology