Prevalence, age-of-onset, and course of mental disorders among 72,288 first-year university students from 18 countries in the World Mental Health International College Student (WMH-ICS) initiative

Article

作者: Núñez, Daniel ; Siu, Oi Ling ; Nobrega, Mireia Felez ; Vigo, Daniel V ; Martínez, Vania ; Léniz, Irene ; Küchler, Ann-Marie ; Stein, Dan J ; Sampson, Nancy ; Cohut, Irina ; Klinkenberg, Elisabeth ; Mason, Andre ; Ngai, Chun Ho ; Haro, Josep Maria ; Robinson, Kealagh ; Struijs, Sascha Y ; Rapsey, Charlene ; Murray, Elaine ; Bendtsen, Marcus ; Popescu, Codruta A ; Scarf, Damian ; Cuijpers, Pim ; Hurks, Petra ; Tomoiaga, Cristina ; Hunt, Xanthe ; Musyoka, Catherine M ; Albor, Yesica ; Piqueras, Jose A ; Liu, Yan ; David, Oana ; Gaete, Jorge ; Lee, Sue ; Altwaijri, Yasmin ; Atwoli, Lukoye ; Bantjes, Jason ; Kessler, Ronald C ; McLafferty, Margaret ; Ebert, David D ; van Luenen, Sanne ; Valdés-García, Karla Patricia ; Kählke, Fanny ; Husky, Mathilde ; Mathai, Muthoni ; Al-Hadi, Ahmad N ; Jaguga, Florence ; O'Neill, Siobhan ; Alonso, Jordi ; Mac-Ginty, Scarlett ; Ayuya, Caroline ; Auerbach, Randy P ; Rodriguez-Jimenez, Tiscar ; Baumeister, Harald ; Miranda-Mendizabal, Andrea ; Wang, Angel Y ; Al-Saud, Nouf ; Bootsma, Erik ; Berman, Anne H ; Andersson, Claes ; Jansen, Leontien ; Báez-Mansur, Patricia M ; Hudec, Kristen ; Bruffaerts, Ronny ; Chan, Silver C N ; Gutiérrez-García, Raúl ; Covarrubias Díaz Couder, María Anabell ; Langer, Álvaro I ; Gili, Margalida ; Hasking, Penelope ; Dong, Dong ; Wong, Samuel Y S ; Wiers, Reinout ; Nedelcea, Catalin ; Benjet, Corina ; Forero, Carlos García ; Ballester, Laura

BACKGROUNDThe college years are a developmentally sensitive period for mental disorder onset. Reliable epidemiological data are critical for informing public health responses. This study aimed to estimate prevalence and socio-demographic distributions of common DSM-5 mental disorders among first-year university students from 77 universities across 18 countries.METHODSData were collected 2017-2023 in the World Mental Health International College Student Initiative with n = 72,288 university students. Online surveys assessed alcohol use, attention-deficit/hyperactivity, bipolar, drug use, generalized anxiety, major depression, panic, and post-traumatic stress disorders with validated screening scales. Socio-demographics included student age, sex at birth, gender modality, sexual orientation, and parent education.RESULTSThe weighted mean response rate was 20.8%. Data were calibrated for differential response rates by sex at birth and age. 65.2% of respondents screened positive for lifetime mental disorders and 57.4% for 12-month mental disorders. Females had higher prevalence of internalizing disorders and males of substance and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorders. Older age was associated with lower prevalence of most 12-month but not lifetime mental disorders. Non-heterosexual sexual orientation and identifying as transgender were associated with highest prevalence of most mental disorders. Parent education was for the most part uncorrelated with prevalence.CONCLUSIONSAlthough prevalence might have been overestimated due to the low response rate and possible screening scale miscalibration, results nonetheless suggest that mental disorders are highly prevalent among first-year university students worldwide and are widely distributed with respect to socio-demographic characteristics. These findings highlight the need to implement effective interventions to better support first-year university student mental health.

2024-10-25·Advances in Educational Marketing, Administration, and Leadership

Advancements and Challenges of Problem-Based Learning

作者: Kowuor, Rosemary Nyaole ; Eboi, Anne Anjao ; Aswani, Daniel Robert ; Radoli, Lydia Ouma ; Obonyo, Levi

The global higher education landscape is fast evolving, demanding that universities equip students with critical knowledge and 21st-century skills. Daystar University (DU) 's switch from teacher-centered models to Problem-Based Learning (PBL) reflects this shift. PBL stresses critical thinking and real-world problem-solving, essential for today's interconnected world. The chapter examined the challenges and advancements of PBL implementation at DU using qualitative methods involving interviews with 30 selected informants and document analysis. Findings show that while PBL has been integrated across various programs, challenges like resistance to change, insufficient faculty training, and resource limitations persist. However, significant progress has been made, including adopting technology-enhanced tools, increased faculty collaboration, and a growing culture of innovation among students. The study recommends targeted faculty development, improved infrastructure, and stronger support systems to enhance PBL's effectiveness in fostering more profound learning experiences.

2024-10-25·Early Child Development and Care

Informal learning through Tippo games during the COVID-19 pandemic: the case of children in rural Kenya

作者: Bett, Harry Kipkemoi

100 项与 Daystar University 相关的药物交易

登录后查看更多信息

100 项与 Daystar University 相关的转化医学

登录后查看更多信息