University students: vulnerabilities, wellbeing and intervention
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https://doi.org/10.22201/codeic.16076079e.2018.v19n1.a6Keywords:
wellbeing, mental health, interventions, university studentsAbstract
The mental health of students in public universities requires especial attention because it interacts closely with academic activities which are indispensible for sucessful professional training. Students with more psychological difficulties are at higher risk during their studies since they could make delicate, unfortunate decisions that may affect most of their adult lives. In addition, different university careers represent relatively specific profiles. Some careers are normally expected to lead to employment even before graduation. These students are also expected to succeed quickly both personally and in terms of income. The present paper describes recent findings from a counseling center in a large public university, on psychological difficulties as related to specific aspects of academic performance, as well as the effects of some interventions. Results are discussed in terms of the need for improved organizational options within university professional schools in the context of improving students’ mental health.
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