Bypassing the waitlist: examining barriers and facilitators of help-line utilization among college students with depression symptoms.
Health promotion
college students
depression
help-lines
reasoned action framework
Journal
Journal of mental health (Abingdon, England)
ISSN: 1360-0567
Titre abrégé: J Ment Health
Pays: England
ID NLM: 9212352
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Jun 2021
Jun 2021
Historique:
pubmed:
13
5
2020
medline:
26
11
2021
entrez:
13
5
2020
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
A large number of U.S. college students suffer from depression symptoms, yet existing resources cannot match the demand. This study identified the psychological determinants of utilizing a help-line and examined potential barriers in order to inform effective help-line promotion. Four hundred and six undergraduate students (18-29 years) completed a survey at a large Southern United States university between January and May 2018. The survey assessed depression symptoms (PHQ9), whether students were aware of the help-line they had access to, stigma beliefs about depression/suicide, stigma of seeking help (SSOSH), predictors of intention to utilize the help-line (RAT) and behavioral approach and avoidance motivation (BIS/BAS). Students showed mild symptoms of depression ( Help-lines should be promoted by activating and reinforcing positive outcome expectations. Health campaigns should also address adverse beliefs in this population.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
A large number of U.S. college students suffer from depression symptoms, yet existing resources cannot match the demand.
AIMS
OBJECTIVE
This study identified the psychological determinants of utilizing a help-line and examined potential barriers in order to inform effective help-line promotion.
PARTICIPANTS
METHODS
Four hundred and six undergraduate students (18-29 years) completed a survey at a large Southern United States university between January and May 2018.
METHODS
METHODS
The survey assessed depression symptoms (PHQ9), whether students were aware of the help-line they had access to, stigma beliefs about depression/suicide, stigma of seeking help (SSOSH), predictors of intention to utilize the help-line (RAT) and behavioral approach and avoidance motivation (BIS/BAS).
RESULTS
RESULTS
Students showed mild symptoms of depression (
CONCLUSION
CONCLUSIONS
Help-lines should be promoted by activating and reinforcing positive outcome expectations. Health campaigns should also address adverse beliefs in this population.
Identifiants
pubmed: 32394764
doi: 10.1080/09638237.2020.1760225
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
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