Enhancing Mental Health Literacy in University: Interactions Between Student Initiatives and Counsellor Strategies

Wahyuni, Esa Nur, Mangestuti, Retno ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5662-3931, Rahayu, Iin Tri, Aziz, Rahmat ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1094-0501 and Muhid, Abdul (2024) Enhancing Mental Health Literacy in University: Interactions Between Student Initiatives and Counsellor Strategies. Health Education and Health Promotion, 12 (2). pp. 1017-1020. ISSN 23453265, 2345346X

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Abstract

This research explores efforts to improve mental health literacy in university settings by examining the interaction between student initiatives and counselor strategies. Previous mental health research has tended to separate counselors and students as separate entities, leading to a lack of understanding and knowledge at the university level. Exploratory qualitative methodology was used with interviews, observations, documentation, and focus group discussions as data collection tools.The results identi�ied three types of student initiatives (self-initiative, peer-initiative, and collaborative initiative) and different counselor strategies (education and information, counseling and mentoring, and collaboration with stakeholders). The interaction between the two forms an educational and collaborative interaction pattern that promotes mental health development. This study recommends three practical steps to improve students' understanding and awareness of mental health: focusing on mental health in new student orientation programs, developing collaborative mental health programs, and encouraging

Item Type:	Journal Article
Keywords:	Self-Initiated, Mental Health, Peer-Initiated, Collaborative-Initiated, Educational Interaction, Collaborative Interaction, Empowerment Interaction
Subjects:	17 PSYCHOLOGY AND COGNITIVE SCIENCES > 1701 Psychology > 170106 Health, Clinical and Counselling Psychology 17 PSYCHOLOGY AND COGNITIVE SCIENCES > 1701 Psychology > 170199 Psychology not elsewhere classified
Divisions:	Graduate Schools > Magister Programme > Graduate School of Islamic Education
Depositing User:	DR ESA NUR WAHYUNI
Date Deposited:	07 Jun 2024 11:53

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