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The Role of University Support Services on Academic Outcomes for Students with Mental Illness
Joint Authors
Simpson, Andrea
Ferguson, Kerry
Source
Education Research International
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-11-10
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Mental illness in the university student population has come under increased scrutiny in recent years.
Students with mental illness are understandably highly reluctant to disclose their condition to others due to fear of prejudice, “not blending in,” and a strong desire to appear self-reliant.
This study considered whether disclosure to university support services, with all its perceived risks, had academic benefits for students with mental illness.
Preliminary evidence was found that, for those students with mental illness who registered with the University’s Disability Support Service for assistance, academic achievement was significantly higher on average in the year following their joining the service.
Academic retention for these students was comparable to their university peers.
A number of recommendations are discussed that could accommodate for students’ learning needs, thereby benefitting those experiencing mental health difficulties.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Simpson, Andrea& Ferguson, Kerry. 2014. The Role of University Support Services on Academic Outcomes for Students with Mental Illness. Education Research International،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Simpson, Andrea& Ferguson, Kerry. The Role of University Support Services on Academic Outcomes for Students with Mental Illness. Education Research International No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Simpson, Andrea& Ferguson, Kerry. The Role of University Support Services on Academic Outcomes for Students with Mental Illness. Education Research International. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1035846
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1035846