Williams, Siobhan
(2023)
Exploring the Roles of Help-Seeking Behaviours, Therapeutic Alliance, and Single Session Therapy on UK University Students’ Mental Health.
Doctor of Clinical Psychology thesis, University of Liverpool.
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Abstract
Chapter one includes the systematic review exploring university students’ perceived barriers and facilitators to help-seeking for mental health support. By synthesising existing literature, this review aimed to shed light on the factors that influence students' decision-making processes when it comes to seeking professional assistance for their mental health concerns. The increasing prevalence of mental health concerns and reports of limited help-seeking by students underscore the importance of understanding the barriers and facilitators among UK university students. By identifying the factors that hinder or encourage students to seek mental health support, institutions can develop targeted strategies to improve access, reduce stigma, and provide more effective assistance to those in need. Chapter two incorporates a mixed methods empirical study consisting of two key areas of consideration: 1. A quantitative study on university students’ perceived changes in mental health concerns following SST; and 2. A qualitative study using interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) to explore therapists’ experiences of delivering SST within a university setting. By considering the first-hand experiences and perspectives of therapists, this qualitative investigation seeks to provide insights into the challenges, successes, and unique considerations associated with delivering this intervention in a university context. Together, this thesis seeks to contribute to a deeper understanding of mental health support within UK universities, highlighting both the student perspective and the experiences of therapists. The findings from this thesis have the potential to inform and enhance mental health services in higher education, with the ultimate goal of improving student well-being and reducing the negative consequences associated with untreated mental health issues.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Doctor of Clinical Psychology) |
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| Divisions: | Faculty of Health and Life Sciences Faculty of Health and Life Sciences > Institute of Population Health |
| Depositing User: | Symplectic Admin |
| Date Deposited: | 08 Feb 2024 16:58 |
| Last Modified: | 08 Feb 2024 16:58 |
| DOI: | 10.17638/03177036 |
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| URI: | https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3177036 |
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