Online mental health information-seeking behaviour among undergraduate students in Nigerian private universities

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Descriptive research study examines information-seeking behavior among students, highlighting mental health implications.

Students predominantly seek mental health information online, with search engines as main sources accessed.
About 65% of undergraduates never sought professional help after encountering mental health information online.
Depression, anxiety, and eating disorders were the most frequently requested types of mental health information.
Understanding students' information-seeking behavior can enhance mental health education and support measures.

Adesina et al. (2025) studied this question.

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