Well-Being and Mental Health Initiatives for Students in Universities-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

Well-Being and Mental Health Initiatives for Students in Universities

Published:2023-12-29 Issue: Volume: Page:1-13
ISSN:2327-6983
Container-title:Mental Health Crisis in Higher Education
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Author:

Aloka Peter J. O.¹^ORCID,Omare Justine Momanyi²^ORCID,Owuor Emmily Achieng³,Okongo Calvince⁴,Owino Joshua²

Affiliation:

1. University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa

2. Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, Kenya

3. University of Nairobi, Kenya

4. Rongo University, Kenya

Abstract

There are increased mental health and well-being concerns among students at universities worldwide. By adopting a conceptual review of literature, this chapter analyzed well-being and mental health initiatives for students in universities. On the bases of the literature review in this chapter, it is concluded that there is need for supportive work environments, mental health in universal health coverage, creating opportunities for student engagement, mentorship at various academic departments building social networks, and finally, individual coping strategies are also useful in enhancing well-being and mental health of academic staff at universities. It is recommended that universities should develop holistic mentorship for students so that this can take care of all aspects of their lives.

Publisher

IGI Global

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