ERIC Number: ED669422
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Publication Date: 2020
Pages: 106
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College Students with Mental Health Disabilities: Comparing Mental Health Stigma Perception and Seeking Mental Health Counseling
Angeline Felber
ProQuest LLC, Ph.D. Dissertation, The Pennsylvania State University
The purpose of this study was to explore if perceived levels of public and personal mental health stigma are associated with college students with mental health disabilities' (SWMHD) help-seeking behavior (seeking counseling or therapy for mental health issues). A secondary dataset, The Healthy Minds Study (2016-2017), was used in this study to explore the differences between students who registered with their campus student disability services (SDS) and those who qualify for a mental health disability who have not registered with SDS and their perceptions of mental health stigma and seeking mental health counseling. The sample consisted of postsecondary students who qualify to receive disability services for mental health issues through their campus' SDS (n = 16,203). Results indicated that perceived stigma of seeking mental health counseling is related to students' mental health help-seeking behaviors. Findings also indicated that being registered or not with SDS for a mental health disability did not relate to stigma perceptions. By employing a disability stigma model along with a help-seeking model, results of this study enhanced the general understanding of how negative stereotypes of those with mental health issues can hinder individuals from obtaining the help they need. The findings of this study provided implications for practices in university counseling centers, university advising centers, and SDS. Limitations of the study and future recommendations for research were also discussed. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com.bibliotheek.ehb.be/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
Descriptors: Mental Disorders, Mental Health, Help Seeking, Counseling, Students with Disabilities, Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Student Behavior, College Students, Stereotypes
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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