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ERIC Number: EJ1438481
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 7
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0744-8481
EISSN: EISSN-1940-3208
Barriers to Mental Health Services among College Students Screened in Student Health: A Latent Class Analysis
Guy Weissinger; Crystal Ho; Linda Ruan-Iu; Catherine Van Fossen; Guy Diamond
Journal of American College Health, v72 n7 p2173-2179 2024
Background: Almost a third of college students experience significant mental health concerns, but many do not receive adequate services. This study investigated barriers to mental health services among college students screened in a student health center primary care service. Method: Students (N = 1662) presenting for primary care completed mental health screenings and a barrier measure in the student health center of a university. Latent class analysis created barrier profiles. Results: Three barrier profiles were identified (none, logistical, all barriers). Profiles related to gender (p < 0.001), with logistical/all barrier profiles more likely amongst female students. No significant difference found by race. Students with higher depression scores were more likely to report logistical barriers than no barriers (p < 0.001). Conclusion: Programs must address multiple barriers to successfully engage students in treatment. Tailored interventions, including in primary care, should assess and respond to individual barriers, not just common ones.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) (DHHS/PHS); National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) (DHHS/PHS)
Authoring Institution: N/A
Grant or Contract Numbers: 1U79SM061750; N43DA190067