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This study aims to determine whether psychoeducational tools improve awareness and reduce stigma regarding mental health among college students.

August 24, 2022JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH AND CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGYOpen Access

Mental Health Education, Awareness and Stigma Regarding Mental Illness Among College Students

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YSYoung R. ShimGwinnett College RERebecca EakerGwinnett College JPJunkoo ParkGwinnett College

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Quantitative research shows mental health education enhances awareness and reduces stigma in college students, suggesting the value of educational tools.

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This study aims to determine whether psychoeducational tools improve awareness and reduce stigma regarding mental health among college students.
Quantitative research involving 147 students from an Abnormal Psychology course
Participants completed demographic questions, the Beliefs Toward Mental Illness Scale, and the Stig-9 questionnaire
Students participated voluntarily and signed informed consent
Significant increases in beliefs that mental health is curable and less embarrassing after completing the course
Educational experience had a direct positive impact on student attitudes toward mental health
Decreased stigma related to mental illness was observed following the psychoeducational intervention

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Shim et al. (2022) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a15a61a5347fbb173a0180a https://doi.org/10.29245/2578-2959/2022/2.1258

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Quantitative research shows mental health education enhances awareness and reduces stigma in college students, suggesting the value of educational tools.

Mental Health Education, Awareness and Stigma Regarding Mental Illness Among College Students

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Mental Health Education, Awareness and Stigma Regarding Mental Illness Among College Students

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