The impact of mental health education on stigma reduction and help seeking behavior among college fraternity and sorority members
by Coffey, Colleen, Ed.D., TREVECCA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY, 2011, 104 pages; 3460547

Abstract:

The present study sought to examine the impact of mental health education on members of three unique fraternity and sorority communities. The mixed method Quantitative-qualitative experimental design found the influence of a one hour keynote speech about mental health significantly positive in terms of attitudes towards seeking professional help but not significant in stigma reduction. Results supported a need for peer to peer contact through education and the need for more awareness around counseling center services on campus. Participants were open to hearing mental health messaging and were quick to conceptualize an understanding of mental health in general. Several promising recommendations for counseling centers and fraternity and sorority communities alike are made.
 
AdvisersRichard Parrott; Sherry Gibbs
SchoolTREVECCA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY
SourceDAI/A 72-09, p. , Jul 2011
Source TypeDissertation
SubjectsBehavioral sciences; Social psychology; School counseling; Counseling psychology; Higher education
Publication Number3460547
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