Psychoeducation Intervention for the Mental Health of College Students

Sindu Padmanabhan

doi:doi:10.11648/j.sf.20220301.13

| Peer-Reviewed

Psychoeducation Intervention for the Mental Health of College Students

Sindu Padmanabhan

Published in Science Frontiers (Volume 3, Issue 1)

Received: 5 December 2021 Accepted: 6 January 2022 Published: 14 January 2022

Views: Downloads:

Download PDF

Share This Article

Twitter
Linked In
Facebook

Abstract

In terms of incidence and severity, mental health issues among college students are on the rise. At the same time, the number of high school graduates enrolling in colleges and universities is rising, making college a perfect time to address current and emerging mental and psychological issues. Traditional counseling center services, while successful, are not appropriate for all students and require too many resources to satisfy the complete needs of the college population. To meet the growing demand for mental health services among college and university students, innovative strategies are required that are resource-efficient, can reach a broader range of students by overcoming treatment barriers, can effectively address current mental health concerns, and can effectively prepare students for the mental and emotional challenges they will face in today's world. The use of diverse psychoeducational approaches to the treatment of common mental health difficulties, as well as the building of resiliency for the protection against future challenges, is supported by available research. By incorporating psychoeducational approaches into a semester class under the umbrella of psychoeducational resources, this study offers a viable solution to the growing demand for mental health care. This course combines physiological and psychological understandings of stress and stress management, problem-solving, cognitive restructuring, and assertiveness, all of which are effective not only in the treatment of stress but also in the treatment of common mental illnesses like anxiety and depression. This course also includes a set of skills that are compatible with the positive psychology literature on resilience development. Instructors, intervention presentations, intervention modules, and reading, homework, and practice recommendations are all provided and grouped into individual modules to make it easier to adapt to different formats.

Published in	Science Frontiers (Volume 3, Issue 1)
DOI	10.11648/j.sf.20220301.13
Page(s)	17-24
Creative Commons	This is an Open Access article, distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), which permits unrestricted use, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, provided the original work is properly cited.
Copyright	Copyright © The Author(s), 2022. Published by Science Publishing Group

Keywords

Psychoeducation, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Social Cognitive Theory, College Students, Mental Health Issues

References

[1]	Bandura A. Primacy of self-regulation in health promotion. Appl Psychol. 2005; 54 (2): 245–254.
[2]	Barr, V., Rando, R., Krylowicz, B, & Winfield, E. (2010). The Association for University and College Counseling Center Directors Annual Survey: Reporting Period: September 1, 2008, through August 31, 2009. Retrieved July 19, 2010, from http://aucccd.org/.
[3]	Beck JS. Cognitive therapy: Basics and beyond. New York: Guilford; 1995.
[4]	Brand, E. F., Lakey, B., & Berman S. (1995). A preventive, psychoeducational approach to increase perceived social support. American Journal of Community Psychology, 23 (1), 117-135.
[5]	Chowdury, U., Caulfield, C., & Hayman, I. (2003). Service innovations: A group for children and adolescents with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Psychiatric Bulletin, 27 (5), 187-189.
[6]	Deckro, G. R., Ballinger, K. M., Hoyt, M., Wilcher, M., Dusek, J., Myers, P., Benson, H. (2002). The evaluation of a mind/body intervention to reduce psychological distress and perceived stress in college students. Journal of American College Health, 50 (6), 281-287.
[7]	Fristad, M. A., Goldberg-Arnold, J. S., & Gavazzi, S. M. (2003). Multi-family psychoeducation groups in the treatment of psychoeducation in adolescent major depression.
[8]	Hayes, C., & Morgan, M. (2005). Evaluation of a psychoeducational program to help adolescents cope. Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 34 (2), 111-121.
[9]	Hossfeld, B. (2008). Developing friendships and peer relationships: Building social support with the Girls Circle program. In C. W. LeCroy & J. E. Mann (eds.), Handbook of prevention and intervention programs for adolescent girls (pp. 42-80). Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley and Sons.
[10]	Kitzrow, M. (2003). The mental health needs of today’s college students: Challenges and recommendations. Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice, 41 (1), 165–179.
[11]	Lewinsohn, P. M., Antonuccio, D. O., Breckenridge, J. S., & Teri, L. (1984). The “Coping with Depression” course. Eugene, OR: Castalia.
[12]	Lovibond, S. H. & Lovibond, P. F. (1995). Manual for the Depression Anxiety & Stress Scales (DASS). Psychology Foundation Monograph. (Available from The Psychology Foundation, Room 1005 Mathews Building, University of New South Wales, NSW 2052, Australia).
[13]	McClure, E. B., Connell, A. M., Zucker, M., Griffith, J. R., & Kaslow, N. J. (2005). The adolescent depression empowerment project (adept): A culturally sensitive family treatment for depressed African-American girls. In E. D. Hibbs, & P. S. Jensen (Eds.), Psychosocial treatments for child and adolescent disorders: Empirically based strategies for clinical practice (2nd ed.) (pp. 149-164). Washington D.C.: American Psychological Association.
[14]	Portzky, G., & van Herringen, K. (2006). Suicide prevention in adolescents: A controlled study of the effectiveness of a school-based psycho-educational program. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 47 (9), 910-918.
[15]	Sanford, M., Boyle, M., McCleary, L., Miller, J., Steele, M., & Duku, E., et. al. (2006). A pilot study of adjunctive family psychoeducation in adolescent major depression: Feasibility and treatment effect. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 45 (4), 386-395.
[16]	Wood, M. M., Brendtro, L. K., Fecser, F. A., & Nichols, P. (1999). Psychoeducation: An idea whose time has come. Reston, Virginia: Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders.
[17]	Wells, D., Miller, M., Tobacyk, J., & Clanton, R. (2002). Using a psychoeducational approach to increase the self-esteem of adolescents at high risk for dropping out. Adolescence, 37 (146), 431-434.

Cite This Article

Plain Text BibTeX RIS

APA Style

Sindu Padmanabhan. (2022). Psychoeducation Intervention for the Mental Health of College Students. Science Frontiers, 3(1), 17-24. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.sf.20220301.13

Copy | Download

ACS Style

Sindu Padmanabhan. Psychoeducation Intervention for the Mental Health of College Students. Sci. Front. 2022, 3(1), 17-24. doi: 10.11648/j.sf.20220301.13

Copy | Download

AMA Style

Sindu Padmanabhan. Psychoeducation Intervention for the Mental Health of College Students. Sci Front. 2022;3(1):17-24. doi: 10.11648/j.sf.20220301.13

Copy | Download

@article{10.11648/j.sf.20220301.13,
  author = {Sindu Padmanabhan},
  title = {Psychoeducation Intervention for the Mental Health of College Students},
  journal = {Science Frontiers},
  volume = {3},
  number = {1},
  pages = {17-24},
  doi = {10.11648/j.sf.20220301.13},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.11648/j.sf.20220301.13},
  eprint = {https://article.sciencepublishinggroup.com/pdf/10.11648.j.sf.20220301.13},
  abstract = {In terms of incidence and severity, mental health issues among college students are on the rise. At the same time, the number of high school graduates enrolling in colleges and universities is rising, making college a perfect time to address current and emerging mental and psychological issues. Traditional counseling center services, while successful, are not appropriate for all students and require too many resources to satisfy the complete needs of the college population. To meet the growing demand for mental health services among college and university students, innovative strategies are required that are resource-efficient, can reach a broader range of students by overcoming treatment barriers, can effectively address current mental health concerns, and can effectively prepare students for the mental and emotional challenges they will face in today's world. The use of diverse psychoeducational approaches to the treatment of common mental health difficulties, as well as the building of resiliency for the protection against future challenges, is supported by available research. By incorporating psychoeducational approaches into a semester class under the umbrella of psychoeducational resources, this study offers a viable solution to the growing demand for mental health care. This course combines physiological and psychological understandings of stress and stress management, problem-solving, cognitive restructuring, and assertiveness, all of which are effective not only in the treatment of stress but also in the treatment of common mental illnesses like anxiety and depression. This course also includes a set of skills that are compatible with the positive psychology literature on resilience development. Instructors, intervention presentations, intervention modules, and reading, homework, and practice recommendations are all provided and grouped into individual modules to make it easier to adapt to different formats.},
 year = {2022}
}

Copy | Download

TY  - JOUR
T1  - Psychoeducation Intervention for the Mental Health of College Students
AU  - Sindu Padmanabhan
Y1  - 2022/01/14
PY  - 2022
N1  - https://doi.org/10.11648/j.sf.20220301.13
DO  - 10.11648/j.sf.20220301.13
T2  - Science Frontiers
JF  - Science Frontiers
JO  - Science Frontiers
SP  - 17
EP  - 24
PB  - Science Publishing Group
SN  - 2994-7030
UR  - https://doi.org/10.11648/j.sf.20220301.13
AB  - In terms of incidence and severity, mental health issues among college students are on the rise. At the same time, the number of high school graduates enrolling in colleges and universities is rising, making college a perfect time to address current and emerging mental and psychological issues. Traditional counseling center services, while successful, are not appropriate for all students and require too many resources to satisfy the complete needs of the college population. To meet the growing demand for mental health services among college and university students, innovative strategies are required that are resource-efficient, can reach a broader range of students by overcoming treatment barriers, can effectively address current mental health concerns, and can effectively prepare students for the mental and emotional challenges they will face in today's world. The use of diverse psychoeducational approaches to the treatment of common mental health difficulties, as well as the building of resiliency for the protection against future challenges, is supported by available research. By incorporating psychoeducational approaches into a semester class under the umbrella of psychoeducational resources, this study offers a viable solution to the growing demand for mental health care. This course combines physiological and psychological understandings of stress and stress management, problem-solving, cognitive restructuring, and assertiveness, all of which are effective not only in the treatment of stress but also in the treatment of common mental illnesses like anxiety and depression. This course also includes a set of skills that are compatible with the positive psychology literature on resilience development. Instructors, intervention presentations, intervention modules, and reading, homework, and practice recommendations are all provided and grouped into individual modules to make it easier to adapt to different formats.
VL  - 3
IS  - 1
ER  -

Copy | Download

Author Information

Sindu Padmanabhan

Divya Counselling Centre, Bangalore, India

Download PDF

Sections

Plain Text BibTeX RIS

APA Style

Sindu Padmanabhan. (2022). Psychoeducation Intervention for the Mental Health of College Students. Science Frontiers, 3(1), 17-24. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.sf.20220301.13

Copy | Download

ACS Style

Sindu Padmanabhan. Psychoeducation Intervention for the Mental Health of College Students. Sci. Front. 2022, 3(1), 17-24. doi: 10.11648/j.sf.20220301.13

Copy | Download

AMA Style

Sindu Padmanabhan. Psychoeducation Intervention for the Mental Health of College Students. Sci Front. 2022;3(1):17-24. doi: 10.11648/j.sf.20220301.13

Copy | Download

@article{10.11648/j.sf.20220301.13,
  author = {Sindu Padmanabhan},
  title = {Psychoeducation Intervention for the Mental Health of College Students},
  journal = {Science Frontiers},
  volume = {3},
  number = {1},
  pages = {17-24},
  doi = {10.11648/j.sf.20220301.13},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.11648/j.sf.20220301.13},
  eprint = {https://article.sciencepublishinggroup.com/pdf/10.11648.j.sf.20220301.13},
  abstract = {In terms of incidence and severity, mental health issues among college students are on the rise. At the same time, the number of high school graduates enrolling in colleges and universities is rising, making college a perfect time to address current and emerging mental and psychological issues. Traditional counseling center services, while successful, are not appropriate for all students and require too many resources to satisfy the complete needs of the college population. To meet the growing demand for mental health services among college and university students, innovative strategies are required that are resource-efficient, can reach a broader range of students by overcoming treatment barriers, can effectively address current mental health concerns, and can effectively prepare students for the mental and emotional challenges they will face in today's world. The use of diverse psychoeducational approaches to the treatment of common mental health difficulties, as well as the building of resiliency for the protection against future challenges, is supported by available research. By incorporating psychoeducational approaches into a semester class under the umbrella of psychoeducational resources, this study offers a viable solution to the growing demand for mental health care. This course combines physiological and psychological understandings of stress and stress management, problem-solving, cognitive restructuring, and assertiveness, all of which are effective not only in the treatment of stress but also in the treatment of common mental illnesses like anxiety and depression. This course also includes a set of skills that are compatible with the positive psychology literature on resilience development. Instructors, intervention presentations, intervention modules, and reading, homework, and practice recommendations are all provided and grouped into individual modules to make it easier to adapt to different formats.},
 year = {2022}
}

Copy | Download

TY  - JOUR
T1  - Psychoeducation Intervention for the Mental Health of College Students
AU  - Sindu Padmanabhan
Y1  - 2022/01/14
PY  - 2022
N1  - https://doi.org/10.11648/j.sf.20220301.13
DO  - 10.11648/j.sf.20220301.13
T2  - Science Frontiers
JF  - Science Frontiers
JO  - Science Frontiers
SP  - 17
EP  - 24
PB  - Science Publishing Group
SN  - 2994-7030
UR  - https://doi.org/10.11648/j.sf.20220301.13
AB  - In terms of incidence and severity, mental health issues among college students are on the rise. At the same time, the number of high school graduates enrolling in colleges and universities is rising, making college a perfect time to address current and emerging mental and psychological issues. Traditional counseling center services, while successful, are not appropriate for all students and require too many resources to satisfy the complete needs of the college population. To meet the growing demand for mental health services among college and university students, innovative strategies are required that are resource-efficient, can reach a broader range of students by overcoming treatment barriers, can effectively address current mental health concerns, and can effectively prepare students for the mental and emotional challenges they will face in today's world. The use of diverse psychoeducational approaches to the treatment of common mental health difficulties, as well as the building of resiliency for the protection against future challenges, is supported by available research. By incorporating psychoeducational approaches into a semester class under the umbrella of psychoeducational resources, this study offers a viable solution to the growing demand for mental health care. This course combines physiological and psychological understandings of stress and stress management, problem-solving, cognitive restructuring, and assertiveness, all of which are effective not only in the treatment of stress but also in the treatment of common mental illnesses like anxiety and depression. This course also includes a set of skills that are compatible with the positive psychology literature on resilience development. Instructors, intervention presentations, intervention modules, and reading, homework, and practice recommendations are all provided and grouped into individual modules to make it easier to adapt to different formats.
VL  - 3
IS  - 1
ER  -

Copy | Download