Universities and student mental health at the intersection of communication, representations, and stigma. An international comparative study.

This article analyzes communication and information regarding mental health in four public universities from four different countries, comparing the stigma towards mental health problems and its impact on the willingness to use university health services. It underscores the crucial challenge for universities to understand these complex issues and adapt their internal policies effectively. In this context, internal communication presents itself as a valuable tool to change negative representations, promote students' psychological well-being, encourage access to mental health services, and foster social integration and learning processes.