Document Type

Honors Project

First Advisor

Dr. Tammy L. Sheehy

Second Advisor

Dr. Chase Hale

Third Advisor

Dr. Robert Shute

Degree Award Date

Fall 2023

Keywords

Mental Health, Mental Health Resources, Student Utilization, Service Utilization, Student Health, Psychology, Health and Exercise Science, Well-being, Traumatic Event, Mental Health Resources, Psychosocial support, Bridgewater College, survey

Disciplines

Mental and Social Health

Abstract

This study examines the awareness and usage of mental health resources offered on Bridgewater College’s campus. As students continue to experience mental health issues, it is important that there are adequate resources offered on university campuses. Additionally, this study examines student awareness and usage of mental health resources offered on Bridgewater College’s campus in response to the active shooting event that occurred on February 1st, 2022. Survey research was conducted with undergraduate and graduate students at Bridgewater College. A total of 16 full responses were received. The findings indicate that there is high student awareness of mental health resources offered on Bridgewater’s campus, but relatively low usage. Implications of this study include the continued offering of a variety of mental health resources on Bridgewater’s campus, as well as targeted education to promote student utilization of services overall.

Recommended Citation

Harper, April. "Evaluating the Availability and Utilization of Mental Health Resources for Bridgewater College Students." (2024). Honors Projects.

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