Abstract Background Canadian post-secondary students are considered to be at risk for chronic stress and languishing mental health, but there has been no longitudinal analysis of the available population-level data. The purpose this study was examine trends in overall sex-specific prevalence self-reported stress, distress, illness, help seeking behaviours among over past several years. Methods Using 2013, 2016, 2019 iterations National College Health Assessment II Reference data, we...

Stress and mental health problems are prominent in Canadian postsecondary populations. Experiences of stress vary widely across the country due to student differences. The Post-Secondary Student Stressors Index (PSSI) is a 46-item inventory that assesses student-specific stressors. PSSI has previously been validated Ontario Canada more broadly. However, as new scale, requires validation different contexts. purpose this study was use determine areas specific Manitoba population, utilizing...

<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> Post-secondary students are the largest age demographic using social networking sites (SNS). Since placed in competitive environments surrounded by peers with similar goals, they more prone to engaging upward academic-based comparisons. Given that post-secondary already at increased risk of developing mental disorders, determining link between engagement online comparisons and health outcomes among this population is warranted. </sec> <title>OBJECTIVE</title>...

Canadian adolescents have some of the highest rates substance use in world. The etiology this phenomenon has not been fully explored, and one possible contextual determinant is involvement sport activities that foster risk-taking behaviors through physical social mechanisms. Using 2013-14 Health Behaviour School Aged Children (HBSC) study we therefore examined hypothesis a contemporary national sample adolescents. strength direction relationship between varied by gender substance, with team...

Previous research has evaluated the sources of post-secondary student stress, but failed to explore whether stressors fluctuate over time. The purpose this was use Post-Secondary Student Stressors Index examine changed significantly and meaningfully course an academic year. Due timing data collection, results also provide context around students' experiences stress during COVID-19 pandemic.Cross-sectional collected at 3 time points via online surveys 2020-2021 year from >10,000 students....

While mental health challenges in the classroom have increased over past several years, existing research suggests that many educators feel unprepared to broach topics of and illness with their students. This paper outlines development gathering preliminary evidence validity for two new scales designed assess teachers' confidence worries related delivering content classroom. Content was collected through use methods: a focus group held members Elementary Teachers' Federation Ontario,...

Previous research has linked excessive stress among post-secondary students to poor academic performance and mental health. Despite attempts ameliorate health challenges at institutions, there exists a gap in the evaluation of specific sources for within setting.The goal this study was develop new instrument better assess student stress. Over course two years, Post-Secondary Student Stressors Index (PSSI) created collaboration with as co-developers subject matter experts. In study, we used...

Objective This study demonstrates the utility of Post-Secondary Student Stressors Index (PSSI), an instrument designed to identify and evaluate sources student stress. The PSSI is comprised 46 stressors, rated by severity frequency, across five domains: academics, learning environment, campus culture, interpersonal, personal. Participants: Pilot testing tool was conducted among n = 535 post-secondary students enrolled at Ontario university. Methods: Mean frequency ratings were calculated for...

Abstract Background There is a need for effective universal approaches to promote and support university student mental health that are scalable sustainable. In this pilot study we assess the feasibility acceptability of fully-digitalized, comprehensive literacy course co-created with tailored needs undergraduate students. We also explore preliminary associations positive behaviour change. Methods An accredited online was developed using state-of-the-art pedagogical principles reverse...

Prevalence estimates for mental health-related problems, including above-average stress, psychological distress, and symptoms of illnesses have increased significantly among Canadian postsecondary students. As demand downstream treatment has surpassed many institutions' abilities to deliver timely care, there is a need innovative upstream supports that foster health promotion illness prevention this population.Supported by an extensive network student volunteers, Canada's Student Mental...

Recent developments in technology have expanded its reach and application, particularly when it comes to supporting mental health well-being. The emergence popularity of mobile applications created opportunities those who face challenges with accessing traditional face-to-face supports such as members the military community. Despite increasing availability technology-based supports, perceptions toward this resource is unknown, that utilizes artificial intelligence (AI). Therefore, purpose...

Background The prevalence of mental health–related problems, including stress, psychological distress, and symptoms illnesses, continues to increase among Canadian postsecondary student populations. Excessive stress in this population has been linked a number negative academic health outcomes. Despite attempts improve at institutions, persistent gap exists the evaluation specific sources for students within setting. Objective purpose paper is report study protocol cross-Canada, multisite...

Symptoms consistent with mental illnesses such as anxiety and depression are dominant in both prevalence severity among North American post-secondary student populations over the past several years. This study examines undergraduate students’ self-reported symptoms two common a Canadian context, sheds light on predictors of health outcomes, including perceived contextual stressors, coping strategies, barriers to help seeking. Data for this investigation were obtained through completion...

Background Over the past several years, emergence of mobile mental health apps has increased as a potential solution for populations who may face logistical and social barriers to traditional service delivery, including individuals connected military. Objective The goal #Here4U App – Military Version is provide evidence-informed support members Canada’s military community, leveraging artificial intelligence in form IBM Watson Assistant carry on unique text-based conversations with users,...

The purpose of this study was to generate conversations with post-secondary students about common sources stress within the setting, and gain insight into social context surrounding these issues. Five major themes were identified, including: academics, learning environment, campus culture, interpersonal, personal stressors. Implications findings are discussed in existing literature as well possible directions for future research.&lt;br&gt;

The Let’s Talk in the Classroom (LTIC) Guide was designed to provide teachers with education and support required feel confident delivering mental health-related material Grade 7/8 classroom. overall goal of this preliminary evaluation explore acceptability, feasibility, utility using a mixed methods approach. A matched, pre/post-test conducted during 2017/2018 school year among sample educators Ontario, Canada (n = 42). Quantitatively qualitatively, results demonstrated that felt more...

The Post-Secondary Student Stressors Index (PSSI) was created to facilitate improved evaluation of the sources post-secondary student stress. This study reports evidence in support validity tool using a large, nationwide cross-sectional sample students attending universities across Canada during 2020-2021 academic year. We provide additional for construct validation PSSI, including internal structure and relations other variables by estimating multiple-indicator, multiple-cause models...

The brief version of the Post-Secondary Student Stressors Index (Brief-PSSI) was developed in order to improve usability instrument as a method for evaluating severity and frequency stressors faced by post-secondary students. While original 46-item has been thoroughly psychometrically validated successfully used among student populations, length limits its utility. Providing valid, shortened PSSI will enable institutions include tool on existing online surveys currently being deployed...

<sec> <title>UNSTRUCTURED</title> Prevalence estimates for mental health issues among Canadian post-secondary students, including stress, psychological distress, and symptoms of common disorders continue to increase. In tandem, an increased acknowledgement the need comprehensive, upstream promotion support students has been highlighted. While majority institutions offer some form promotion, research suggests that are failing access available supports due notable barriers lack awareness...

: This study aimed to (1) descriptively compare stressors experienced by postsecondary students at the undergraduate versus graduate levels of study, and (2) evaluate relationship between psychological distress, controlling for effects level study.