Mental Health in the Transition to College: Experiences of Six Low ‐Income, High‐Achieving Students
This study examined the mental health issues of low ‐income, high‐achieving undergraduate students, a largely overlooked population in mental health research. Study participants provided in‐depth reports across their first semester of college through interviews and semiweekly audio‐diary transcripts. Factors related to race, community, money, and access to counseling services were the major determinants of students' college experiences and mental health. Intensive case studies of six students raise implications for student affairs and counseling centers. (Source: Journal of College Counseling)
Source: Journal of College Counseling - April 7, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Can Sabaner,
Karen D. Arnold Tags: Research Source Type: research
Effects of Vicarious Racism Exposure via the Media on College Students of Color: Exploring Affect and Substance Use
Given the potential negative effects of vicarious racism, we sought to examine the impact of vicarious racism via the media on college students of color. Using a sample of 217 college students of color, we analyzed positive and negative affect and craving for alcohol and marijuana before and after exposure to media stimuli. Split ‐plot analysis of variance results revealed a statistically significant interaction effect between time and group for negative affect, but not cravings for substances. (Source: Journal of College Counseling)
Source: Journal of College Counseling - April 7, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Amanda L. Giordano,
Elizabeth A. Prosek,
Robin K. Henson,
Sarah Silveus,
Lisa Beijan,
Ana Reyes,
Citlali Molina,
Sarah M. Agarwal Tags: Research Source Type: research
A Social Ecological Framework: Counselors' Role in Improving Student Athletes' Help ‐Seeking Behaviors
Student athletes' demands increase their risk for experiencing mental health concerns (Ryan et al., 2018). Risk factors for student athletes include coping with athletic success and failure; balancing dual roles; dealing with identity confusion; and experiencing isolation, injury, career termination, and burnout (Beauchemin, 2012; G. T. Brown, 2014). Using the social ecological model, we review factors that interfere with student athletes' help ‐seeking behaviors and propose recommendations for the ways counselors can address these barriers in the roles of educator, advocate, and therapist. (Source: Journal of College Counseling)
Source: Journal of College Counseling - April 7, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Aviry L. Reich,
Jeffrey J. Milroy,
David L. Wyrick,
Stephen P. Hebard Tags: Professional Issues and Innovative Practice Source Type: research
AWARE: A Personalized Normative Feedback –Based Group Intervention for Mandated College Students
AWARE is a brief group intervention that was built upon the principles of personalized normative feedback with novel components (Penn State Altoona, n.d.). The purpose of this study was to pilot test the intervention with mandated college students who were referred for alcohol ‐related violations (N = 283). Results showed significant postintervention changes. Significant interaction effects between time and race and between time and gender were found. Reduction in the consumption of alcohol use and perception of peer alcohol use were significantly different among non ‐White and female participants. (Source: Journal of College Counseling)
Source: Journal of College Counseling - April 7, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Dogukan Ulupinar,
So Rin Kim Tags: Research Source Type: research
Attention ‐Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms, Perceived Stress, and Resilience in College Students
This research investigated the relationships among symptoms associated with attention ‐deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), perceived stress, and resilience in college students. In our study of 558 college students (175 men, 383 women), we confirmed the hypothesis that the relationship between ADHD symptoms and perceived stress is mediated by protective factors associated with re silience. The relationships were not significantly moderated by sex. Implications for increasing resilience in college students and lowering perceived stress for college students are discussed. (Source: Journal of College Counseling)
Source: Journal of College Counseling - April 7, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Stacey L. Hamilton,
Amanda Baraldi,
Shelia M. Kennison Tags: Research Source Type: research
Predictors of Help ‐Seeking Attitudes in College Student Service Members and Veterans
We explored predictors of attitudes toward psychological help seeking among 103 student service members and veterans (SSM/V). Results showed that self ‐stigma, public stigma, and gender significantly predicted attitudes toward psychological help seeking. A test of mediation revealed that self‐stigma fully mediated the relationship between public stigma and attitudes toward psychological help seeking. Implications for college counseling profess ionals who serve SSM/V are discussed. (Source: Journal of College Counseling)
Source: Journal of College Counseling - April 7, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Melissa A. Noble,
Lisa F. Platt,
Monica Leppma Tags: Research Source Type: research
Safe Sisters: A Sorority ‐Based Bystander Intervention Program to Prevent Sexual Assault
This study examined the effectiveness of Safe Sisters, a sexual assault bystander intervention program that targets members of college sororities. Analysis of covariance results show significant differences between treatment and waitlist control groups on posttest scores for action, bystander efficacy, intent to help friends, and intent to help strangers. Significant differences are not shown between treatment and waitlist control groups on posttest scores for precontemplation, contemplation, and rape myth acceptance. Limitations and implications are discussed. (Source: Journal of College Counseling)
Source: Journal of College Counseling - March 9, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Rachel P. Feldwisch,
Susan C. Whiston,
Isabella J. Arackal Tags: Research Source Type: research
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Source: Journal of College Counseling - October 10, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Issue Information Source Type: research
How Do Parentally Bereaved Emerging Adults Define Resilience? It's a Process
This study used grounded theory to explore the age ‐salient tasks that parentally bereaved emerging adults use to define resilience. Four tasks were identified and are discussed in the context of popular grief discourse. A conceptualization of resilience as a process is proposed, and ways counselors can apply this construct are discussed. (Source: Journal of College Counseling)
Source: Journal of College Counseling - October 10, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Aleksandra Plocha,
Gonzalo Bacigalupe Tags: Research Source Type: research
Experiences of Unintentionally Severe Harm During Nonsuicidal Self ‐Injury Among College Students
Nine participants were interviewed about their experiences with unintentionally severe injury during engagement in nonsuicidal self ‐injury. Using interpretative phenomenological analysis, we identified four common themes among participants: (a) explosive affect prior to unintentional injury, (b) loss of control during unintentional injury, (c) unfamiliar method, and (d) consequences of unintentional injury. Implications for r esearch and practice are discussed. (Source: Journal of College Counseling)
Source: Journal of College Counseling - October 10, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Daniella L. Muller,
Trevor J. Buser,
Mena S. Farag,
Juleen K. Buser Tags: Research Source Type: research
Nontraditional and Struggling: Academic and Financial Distress Among Older Student Clients
This study (N = 4,499) included 630 nontraditional students (age 25 and older) who sought counseling services across one state university system. Compared with traditional ‐age student clients, nontraditional clients were more demographically diverse, presented with different concerns and challenges, and were more likely to report financial stress. Financial stress mediated relationships between nontraditional students status and academic dysfunction. (Source: Journal of College Counseling)
Source: Journal of College Counseling - October 10, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Elle A. Moore,
Erin Winterrowd,
Alisha Petrouske,
Stacy J. Priniski,
John Achter Tags: Research Source Type: research
Storm, Stress, Silence: A Focus Group Examination of Mental Health Culture and Challenges Among Graduate Students Currently or Previously Experiencing Depression
The current study explored depression, help ‐seeking, and academic struggles among graduate students. Focus groups were conducted with graduate students who self‐reported currently or previously experiencing depression. Mental health, help‐seeking, and campus mental health culture were discussed. Participants described the emergence or reemergence of mental health challenges. Although some reported feeling comfortable discussing depression with friends, participants noted minimal institutional openness about mental health, being expected to be mentally and physically exhausted, and fear of stigmatization. (Source: ...
Source: Journal of College Counseling - October 10, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Jason T. Siegel,
Amanda Keeler Tags: Research Source Type: research
A Force to Be Reckoned With: College Women's Experiences With the #MeToo Movement
The hashtag #MeToo was created for use on social media platforms to allow survivors of sexual violence to share their experiences. Our study describes a phenomenological analysis of college women's experiences with the #MeToo movement and its impact on their help ‐seeking behaviors. Participants had varied reactions to the movement and experiences with help‐seeking, but broadly experienced the movement as a positive force in society. Implications for college counselors and recommendations for future research are provided. (Source: Journal of College Counseling)
Source: Journal of College Counseling - October 10, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Karisse A. Callender,
Samantha Klassen Tags: Research Source Type: research
Embedded Student Counseling Services: Insights From Veterinary Mental Health Practitioners
Embedded university counseling services are becoming more common, but there has been limited discussion regarding practices and challenges associated with developing and sustaining them. In this article, we discuss the application of innovative embedded models to meet the mental health needs of professional students in colleges of veterinary medicine. We also consider implications for establishing and providing embedded counseling services for other student populations. (Source: Journal of College Counseling)
Source: Journal of College Counseling - October 10, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Kerry M. Karaffa,
Jennifer A. Bradtke,
Tamara S. Hancock Tags: Professional Issues and Innovative Practice Source Type: research
How Do Parentally Bereaved Emerging Adults Define Resilience? It's a Process
This study used grounded theory to explore the age ‐salient tasks that parentally bereaved emerging adults use to define resilience. Four tasks were identified and are discussed in the context of popular grief discourse. A conceptualization of resilience as a process is proposed, and ways counselors can apply this construct are discussed. (Source: Journal of College Counseling)
Source: Journal of College Counseling - October 9, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Aleksandra Plocha,
Gonzalo Bacigalupe Tags: Research Source Type: research
