The power of printed word in a digital age: Effects of a mental health brochure on help-seeking in college students.
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| Title: | The power of printed word in a digital age: Effects of a mental health brochure on help-seeking in college students. |
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| Authors: | Nerogic, Abigail (AUTHOR), Yuen, Erica K. (AUTHOR), Gangi, Cynthia (AUTHOR), Stasio, Michael J. (AUTHOR), Herrmann, Alexandra (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Journal of American College Health. Jul2026, Vol. 74 Issue 6, p1552-1556. 5p. |
| Subjects: | Digital technology, Pamphlets, Health literacy, Mental health, T-test (Statistics), Statistical hypothesis testing, Mental health services, Health, Statistical sampling, Questionnaires, Information resources, Help-seeking behavior, Randomized controlled trials, Descriptive statistics, Intention, Psychology of college students, Data analysis software, Student attitudes, Social stigma |
| Geographic Terms: | Southern States |
| Abstract: | Objective: The current study investigated how viewing a printed informational brochure about local mental health resources can affect help-seeking in college students. Method: Undergraduate participants (n = 187) were randomly assigned to read a printed brochure for 5 min about local mental health resources or facts related to their university. Results: Reading the mental health resources brochure led to greater knowledge about said resources, lower perceived public stigma toward help-seeking, more positive attitudes toward seeking professional help, and greater willingness to engage in help-seeking behavior. There was no significant impact on personal stigma, self-stigma, or intentions to seek help. Conclusions: The results provide evidence of the utility of printed brochures in reducing barriers to help-seeking in college students. Even in today's digital age, printed informational materials can be relevant mediums for addressing stigma, improving mental health literacy, and disseminating knowledge about treatment options. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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